For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 360 students in 81089, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in 81089, CO are Peakview School and Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High 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 9% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81089, CO Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peakview School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
81089, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
201 E Fifth Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Gr: 4-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 81089, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 81089, CO include Peakview School and Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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