For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,698 students in 81001, CO.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 81001 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81001, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81001, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Villa Bella Expeditionary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2390 Rawlings Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Haaff Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Chinook Lane
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7550
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7550
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Fountain International Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
925 North Glendale Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Grades: PK-3
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
Eva R Baca Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 East 17th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7530
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7530
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin School Of Innovation
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Horseshoe Drive
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7540
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7540
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #66.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Macnaughton Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7500
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #77.
W H Heaton Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6 Adair Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7420
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7420
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #88.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1327 East 9th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7590
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7590
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #99.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 South La Crosse Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7515
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7515
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1010.
70 Online
Alternative 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
| 197 students
Rank: #1111.
Risley International Academy Of Innovation
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
925 Monument Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7440
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7440
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School
Charter School
2320 Rawlings Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
81001, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2717 East 8th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 545-2203
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 545-2203
Grades: PK
| 15 students
925 N. Glendale Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Futures Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
301 28th Ln
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 647-3205
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 647-3205
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
301 28th Ln
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 948-2310
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 948-2310
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2300 East 10th
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 544-3590
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 544-3590
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81001, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81001, CO include Villa Bella Expeditionary School, Haaff Elementary School and Fountain International Magnet School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81001?
12 public elementary schools are located in 81001.
What is the racial composition of students in 81001?
81001 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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