Best West Side Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,034 students in the neighborhood of West Side, Pueblo, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Side are Pueblo Youth Service Center and Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Side, Pueblo, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Pueblo, CO (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pueblo Youth Service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1406 West 17th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6025
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 West 18th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Gr: K-12 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Pueblo, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Pueblo, CO include Pueblo Youth Service Center and Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Pueblo?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Pueblo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Side, Pueblo?
the neighborhood of West Side, Pueblo public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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