For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,007 students in 80461, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 98 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 80461, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80461, CO are Lake County Intermediate School, Lake County High School and Lake County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80461 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80461, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80461, CO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake County Intermediate School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6830
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6830
Grades: 3-6
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Lake County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 West 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Grades: 7-12
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Lake County Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 West 12th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6890
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6890
Grades: PK-2
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cloud City High School
Alternative School
1000 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6980
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6980
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
80461, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
315 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6920
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6920
Grades: PK
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80461, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80461, CO include Lake County Intermediate School, Lake County High School and Lake County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80461, CO?
4 public schools are located in 80461, CO.
What percentage of students in 80461, CO go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 80461, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80461, CO?
80461, CO public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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