For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,463 students in 81004, CO (there are 4 private schools, serving 433 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 81004, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 81004, CO are Corwin International Magnet School, Heritage Elementary School and Minnequa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81004 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81004, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81004, CO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corwin International Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Lakeview Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7400
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7400
Grades: 4-8
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
625 Brown Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7575
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7575
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Minnequa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1708 East Orman Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7580
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7580
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
216 East Orman Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7300
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 892 students
Rank: #55.
Academy Of Las Animas Online School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Lake Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(800) 808-0718
Pueblo, CO 81004
(800) 808-0718
Grades: 6-12
| 351 students
Rank: #66.
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1745 Acero
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-2737
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-2737
Grades: K-8
| 539 students
Rank: #77.
Columbian Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Bragdon Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7525
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7525
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #88.
Bessemer Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 E Routt Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7505
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7505
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
81004, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
736 West Evans Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7520
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7520
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Community Transition House High School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1512 Pine St
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 564-7604
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 564-7604
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Keating Continuing Education (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
215 East Orman
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7371
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7371
Grades: 3-12
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81004, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81004, CO include Corwin International Magnet School, Heritage Elementary School and Minnequa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81004, CO?
8 public schools are located in 81004, CO.
What percentage of students in 81004, CO go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 81004, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81004, CO?
81004, CO public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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