For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,988 students in 81006, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81006, CO are North Mesa Elementary School, Vineland Elementary School and Pleasant View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81006 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81006, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81006, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Mesa Elementary 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
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Vineland Elementary 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
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant View Middle 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
| 350 students
Rank: #44.
South Mesa Elementary 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
| 327 students
Rank: #55.
Pueblo School For Arts & Sciences At Fulton Height
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1331 Santa Rosa Street
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 404-2680
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 404-2680
Grades: K-8
| 228 students
Rank: #66.
Vineland Middle 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
| 343 students
81006, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24951 East Hwy50
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 295-6518
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 295-6518
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81006, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81006, CO include North Mesa Elementary School, Vineland Elementary School and Pleasant View Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81006?
6 public elementary schools are located in 81006.
What is the racial composition of students in 81006?
81006 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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