For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 415 students in 81089, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 81089, CO are John Mall Jr/sr High School and Peakview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81089 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81089, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81089, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Mall Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Grades: 7-12
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Peakview School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Grades: PK-6
| 244 students
81089, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Huerfano County Opportunity And Enrichment School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
611 West Seventh St
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
201 E Fifth Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81089, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81089, CO include John Mall Jr/sr High School and Peakview School.
How many public schools are located in 81089?
2 public schools are located in 81089.
What is the racial composition of students in 81089?
81089 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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