For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 530 students in Lake County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake County, CO are Lake County Intermediate School and Lake County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake County Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6830
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6830
Grades: 3-6
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Lake County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 West 12th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6890
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6890
Grades: PK-2
| 268 students
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
315 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6920
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6920
Grades: PK
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lake County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake County, CO include Lake County Intermediate School and Lake County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lakeunty?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lakeunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeunty?
Lakeunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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