For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 392 students in 81089, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 81089, CO are Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School and Peakview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81089 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81089, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81089, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Grades: 7-12
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Peakview School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
81089, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Huerfano County Opportunity And Enrichment School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
611 West Seventh St
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
201 E Fifth Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81089, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81089, CO include Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School and Peakview School.
How many public schools are located in 81089?
2 public schools are located in 81089.
What is the racial composition of students in 81089?
81089 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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