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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Pueblo Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 57 public schools serving 30,840 students in Pueblo, CO (there are 10 private schools, serving 723 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Pueblo, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pueblo, CO are The Connect Charter School, Swallows Charter Academy High School and Pueblo Youth Service Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pueblo, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Pueblo have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Pueblo, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Connect Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
104 West 7th
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Swallows Charter Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Civic Center Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1627
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Pueblo Youth Service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1406 West 17th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6025
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Alamosa Online
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
209 Victoria Ave
Pueblo, CO 81011
(719) 589-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1266 West Oro Grande Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-8268
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Pueblo County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1050 35th Lane
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
North Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
28881 Gale Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Corwin International Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 Lakeview Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7400
Gr: 4-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Fountain International Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
925 North Glendale Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Gr: PK-3 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Sky View Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1047 Camino De Bravo
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1175
Gr: 6-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Haaff Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15 Chinook Lane
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7550
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Pueblo Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
694 E Spalding Ave
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 467-6100
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Pueblo West High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
661 Capistrano Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-8050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,540 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
Villa Bella Expeditionary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2390 Rawlings Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1515.
Goodnight Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
624 Windy Way
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7545
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Spaulding
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-2878
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
South Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23701 East Preston Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 543-6444
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1818.
Swallows Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
278 South Mcculloch Boulevard
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1627
Gr: K-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1919.
Pleasant View Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23600 Everett Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 542-7813
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2020.
Vineland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
35777 Iris Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3331
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Centennial High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Montview Dirve
Pueblo, CO 81008
(719) 549-7337
Gr: 9-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Desert Sage Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
935 South Palomar Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-8878
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2323.
Franklin School Of Innovation
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 Horseshoe Drive
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7540
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2424.
Prairie Winds Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
597 E Earl Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-9732
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
East High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9 Mac Neil Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Liberty Point Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
386 East Hahns Peak Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-2191
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
South High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Hollywood Drive
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7255
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2828.
Sunset Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
110 University Circle
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7610
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2929.
South Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Hollywood
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3030.
Minnequa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1708 East Orman Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7580
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3131.
Pueblo School For Arts & Sciences At Fulton Heights
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1331 Santa Rosa Street
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 404-2680
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Eva R Baca Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 East 17th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7530
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 West 31st Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7585
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3434.
Central High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
216 East Orman Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3535.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Brown Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7575
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Pueblo, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Pueblo, CO include The Connect Charter School, Swallows Charter Academy High School and Pueblo Youth Service Center.
How many public schools are located in Pueblo?
58 public schools are located in Pueblo.
What percentage of students in Pueblo go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Pueblo are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pueblo?
Pueblo public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pueblo are often viewed compared to one another?

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