For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 931 students in 80461, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 80461, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80461, CO are Lake County Intermediate School, Lake County High School and Lake County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80461 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80461, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80461, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake County Intermediate School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6830
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6830
Gr: 3-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Lake County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 West 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Gr: 7-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Lake County Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 West 12th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6890
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6890
Gr: PK-2 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Cloud City High School
Alternative School
1000 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6980
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6980
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
80461, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Gr: 11-12
315 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6920
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6920
Gr: PK | 63 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80461, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80461, CO include Lake County Intermediate School, Lake County High School and Lake County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80461?
4 public schools are located in 80461.
What percentage of students in 80461 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 80461 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80461?
80461 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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