For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 979 students in Leadville, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 98 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Leadville, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Leadville, CO are Lake County Intermediate School, Lake County High School and Lake County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leadville, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Leadville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Leadville, CO (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 High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 West 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Grades: 7-12
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Cloud City High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1000 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6980
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6980
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Leadville, Colorado 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 schools in Leadville, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Leadville, CO include Lake County Intermediate School, Lake County High School and Lake County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Leadville?
4 public schools are located in Leadville.
What percentage of students in Leadville go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Leadville are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leadville?
Leadville public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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