For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,208 students in 81005, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81005, CO are Goodnight Elementary School, D60 Online School and Pueblo Academy Of Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 81005 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81005, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81005, CO Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goodnight Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 Windy Way
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7545
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7545
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
D60 Online School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Hollywood Dr
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 225-5097
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 225-5097
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Pueblo Academy Of Arts
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
29 Lehigh Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7430
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7430
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
81005, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3000 Lakeview
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7555
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7555
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81005, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81005, CO include Goodnight Elementary School, D60 Online School and Pueblo Academy Of Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in 81005?
3 public middle schools are located in 81005.
What is the racial composition of students in 81005?
81005 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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