Top 10 Best 81001 Colorado Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,793 students in 81001, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 81001, CO are Villa Bella Expeditionary School, Haaff Elementary School and Fountain International Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81001 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81001, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81001, CO Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Villa Bella Expeditionary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2390 Rowlings Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Haaff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15 Chinook Lane
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7550
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Fountain International Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
925 North Glendale Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Grades: PK-3
| 306 students
Rank: #44.
Eva R Baca Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 East 17th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7530
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin School Of Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 Horseshoe Drive
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7540
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #66.
Belmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Macnaughton Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #77.
East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9 Mac Neil Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,000 students
Rank: #88.
W H Heaton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Adair Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7420
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
Rank: #99.
Park View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1327 East 9th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7590
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #1010.
Bradford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
107 South La Crosse Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7515
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #1111.
70 Online
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Lane 28
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 295-6518
Grades: K-12
| 163 students
Rank: #1212.
Risley International Academy Of Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Monument Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7440
Grades: 6-8
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
2320 Rawlings Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Grades: 6
| 50 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 81001 Colorado

81001, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2717 East 8th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 545-2203
Grades: PK
| 15 students
925 N. Glendale Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
301 28th Ln
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 647-3205
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
301 28th Ln
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 948-2310
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2300 East 10th
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 544-3590
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 81001, CO?
How many public schools are located in 81001?
13 public schools are located in 81001.
What is the racial composition of students in 81001?
81001 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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