For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 545 students in 80461, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80461, CO are Lake County Intermediate School and Lake County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80461 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80461, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80461, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
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 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
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 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 elementary schools in 80461, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80461, CO include Lake County Intermediate School and Lake County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80461?
2 public elementary schools are located in 80461.
What is the racial composition of students in 80461?
80461 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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