Top 3 Best Lake County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,007 students in Lake County, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 98 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Lake County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Lake County, CO are Lake County High School, Lake County Intermediate School and Cloud City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Lake County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake County High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 West 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Grades: 7-12
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Lake County Intermediate School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6830
Grades: 3-6
| 258 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cloud City High School
Alternative School
1000 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6980
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
130 West 12th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6890
Grades: PK-2
| 297 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lake County, CO

Lake County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
315 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6920
Grades: PK
| 63 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lake County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Lake County, CO include Lake County High School, Lake County Intermediate School and Cloud City High School.
How many public schools are located in Lake County, CO?
4 public schools are located in Lake County, CO.
What percentage of students in Lake County, CO go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Lake County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County, CO?
Lake County, CO public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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