Top Rankings
Pueblo County School District 70 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 10,501 students in Pueblo County School District 70. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Pueblo County School District 70 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
27 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
10,501 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
564 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Pueblo County School District 70, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
29%
Graduation Rate
90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.62
# American Indian Students
16 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
69 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,193 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
35%
# Black Students
88 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
5,541 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
53%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
582 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
319
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
677
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
684
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
712
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
762
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
730
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
773
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
824
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
887
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
861
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
937
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
896
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
760
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
679
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,935 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,846 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$114 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,935
$15,418
Spending / Student
$10,846
$15,735
Best Pueblo County School District 70 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Connect Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
104 West 7th
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Swallows Charter Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Civic Center Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1627
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1627
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Rye Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8120 Highway 165 West
Rye, CO 81069
(719) 489-2272
Rye, CO 81069
(719) 489-2272
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1266 West Oro Grande Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-8268
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-8268
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #55.
Pueblo County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 35th Lane
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3352
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3352
Grades: 9-12
| 1,219 students
Rank: #66.
Rye High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 High School Drive
Rye, CO 81069
(719) 489-2271
Rye, CO 81069
(719) 489-2271
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #77.
Villa Bella Expeditionary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2390 Rowlings Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #88.
North Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28881 Gale Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3303
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3303
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #99.
Sky View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1047 Camino De Bravo
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1175
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1175
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: #1010.
Pueblo West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
661 Capistrano Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-8050
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-8050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,484 students
Rank: #1111.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 South Spaulding
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-2878
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-2878
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1212.
Beulah Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8734 Schoolhouse Lane
Beulah, CO 81023
(719) 485-3127
Beulah, CO 81023
(719) 485-3127
Grades: 6-8
| 46 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Liberty Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
386 East Hahns Peak Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-2191
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-2191
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Vineland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35777 Iris Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3331
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3331
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #1515.
Pleasant View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23600 Everett Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 542-7813
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 542-7813
Grades: 6-8
| 387 students
Rank: #1616.
Desert Sage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
935 South Palomar Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-8878
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-8878
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #1717.
Swallows Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
278 South Mcculloch Boulevard
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1627
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1627
Grades: K-8
| 629 students
Rank: #1818.
South Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23701 East Preston Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 543-6444
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 543-6444
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1919.
Craver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Crow Cut Off Road
Colorado City, CO 81019
(719) 676-3030
Colorado City, CO 81019
(719) 676-3030
Grades: 6-8
| 171 students
Rank: #2020.
Prairie Winds Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
597 E Earl Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-9732
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-9732
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2121.
Beulah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8734 Schoolhouse Lane
Beulah, CO 81023
(719) 485-3127
Beulah, CO 81023
(719) 485-3127
Grades: K-5
| 95 students
Rank: #2222.
Vineland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1132 Lane 36
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3336
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3336
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #2323.
Avondale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
213 Highway 50 East
Avondale, CO 81022
(719) 947-3484
Avondale, CO 81022
(719) 947-3484
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: #2424.
Liberty Point International School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
484 South Maher Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-3752
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-3752
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #2525.
70 Online
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Lane 28
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 295-6518
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 295-6518
Grades: K-12
| 163 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pueblo Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
694 E Spalding Ave
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 467-6100
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 467-6100
Grades: K-10
| 180 students
Rank: n/an/a
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2320 Rawlings Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Grades: 6
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pueblo County School District 70?
Pueblo County School District 70 manages 27 public schools serving 10,501 students.
What is the rank of Pueblounty School District 70?
Pueblounty School District 70 is ranked #76 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pueblounty School District 70?
53% of Pueblounty School District 70 students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pueblounty School District 70?
Pueblounty School District 70 has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Pueblounty School District 70's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,846 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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