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Best 81001 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,729 students in 81001, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in 81001, CO are Fountain International Magnet School, Haaff Elementary School and Villa Bella Expeditionary 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 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), 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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81001, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Macnaughton Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
W H Heaton Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Adair Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7420
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
107 South La Crosse Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7515
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1327 East 9th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7590
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
70 Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Lane 28
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 295-6518
Gr: K-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Risley International Academy Of Innovation
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Monument Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7440
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School
Charter School
2320 Rawlings Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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