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Pueblo County

Colorado · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Pueblo County number 66 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 489 students per campus. By grade band, the county runs 35 elementary, 14 middle, and 11 high schools.

7-year change in Pueblo County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
31,830
+20 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
62
-1 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
35%
was 37%
% Hispanic
57%
was 58%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
66
5 districts
Enrollment
32,254
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,010
Below Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
66.1%
Above Colorado avg
Elementary
35
11,565 students
Middle
14
4,690 students
High
11
14,581 students
Combined / other
6
1,418 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and
14,351 students · 5 districts in Pueblo County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Pueblo County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
72%
Hispanic
42%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
16%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
35%
Hispanic
57%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
40
21.8% under 18

Test scores in Pueblo County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 48 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.

See all 48 schools in Pueblo County ranked by score →

All schools (66)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
GOAL AcademyPuebloHigh09-126,693·
Pueblo West High SchoolPueblo WestHigh09-121,540·
Pueblo County High SchoolPuebloHigh09-121,148·
Central High SchoolPuebloHigh09-121,145·
East High SchoolPuebloHigh09-121,081·
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory AcademyPuebloCombinedKG-12844·
Centennial High SchoolPuebloHigh09-12801·
South High SchoolPuebloHigh09-12795·
Swallows Charter AcademyPueblo WestElementaryKG-08677·
W H Heaton Middle SchoolPuebloMiddle06-08578·
Corwin International Magnet SchoolPuebloMiddle04-08565·
Sky View Middle SchoolPueblo WestMiddle06-08565·
Pueblo Academy of ArtsPuebloMiddle06-08562·
Goodnight Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-08534·
Prairie Winds Elementary SchoolPueblo WestElementaryPK-05477·
Paragon Learning CenterPuebloHigh09-12476·
Academy of Las Animas Online SchoolPuebloHigh06-12474·
Cedar Ridge Elementary SchoolPueblo WestElementaryPK-05458·
Liberty Point Elementary SchoolPueblo WestElementaryPK-05451·
Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & SciencesPuebloElementaryKG-08444·
Sierra Vista Elementary SchoolPueblo WestElementaryPK-05443·
Nettie S Freed K-8 Expeditionary SchoolPuebloElementaryKG-07425·
Sunset Park Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryKG-05425·
Liberty Point International SchoolPueblo WestMiddle06-08417·
North Mesa Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-05400·
Belmont Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-05394·
Morton Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-05374·
Columbian Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-05371·
Desert Sage Elementary SchoolPueblo WestElementaryPK-05368·
Vineland Middle SchoolPuebloMiddle06-08362·
Pleasant View Middle SchoolPuebloMiddle06-08348·
Franklin School of InnovationPuebloElementaryKG-05346·
Risley International Academy of InnovationPuebloMiddle06-08335·
Irving Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-05326·
South Mesa Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-05323·
Rye Elementary SchoolRyeElementaryPK-05319·
Vineland Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-05312·
Villa Bella Expeditionary SchoolPuebloElementaryKG-05298·
Park View Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-05285·
Haaff Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-05284·
Minnequa Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-05277·
Fountain International Magnet SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-03276·
Highland Park Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-05276·
South Park Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-05273·
Beulah Heights Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-05264·
Bradford Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-05252·
The Connect Charter SchoolPuebloMiddle06-08252·
Eva R Baca Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-05250·
Heritage Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-05250·
Rye High SchoolRyeHigh09-12250·
Bessemer Elementary SchoolPuebloElementaryPK-05248·
Roncalli Stem AcademyPuebloMiddle06-08247·
Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton HeightsPuebloElementaryKG-08221·
70 OnlinePuebloCombinedKG-12209·
Swallows Charter Academy High SchoolPueblo WestHigh09-12178·
Pueblo Classical AcademyPueblo WestCombinedKG-12177·
Pueblo Classical AcademyPueblo WestCombinedKG-12173·
Craver Middle SchoolColorado CityMiddle06-08158·
Avondale Elementary SchoolAvondaleElementaryPK-05156·
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle SchoolPuebloMiddle06-08141·
D60 Online SchoolPuebloMiddle06-08112·
Beulah Elementary SchoolBeulahElementaryKG-0588·
Beulah Middle SchoolBeulahMiddle06-0848·
Pueblo Youth Service CenterPuebloCombined04-1215·
Paragon PreschoolPuebloElementaryPK-PK0·
Northmoor PreschoolPuebloCombinedM-M··

Cities in Pueblo County

Pueblo48 schoolsPueblo West12 schoolsBeulah2 schoolsRye2 schoolsAvondale1 schoolColorado City1 school

About Pueblo County

In Colorado, Pueblo County is a moderately sized county of about 169,356 residents. 66 public schools across the county educates about 32,254 students between them.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $64,010, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 17% below the Colorado median.

For a sense of the school types, Pueblo County covers 35 elementary schools (11,565 students), 14 middle schools (4,690), 11 high schools (14,581), and 6 combined or other schools.

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 14,351 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 31,830 students, remained close to its prior level from the 31,810 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 63 to 62 across the same 7-year window.

On this page, the community for Pueblo County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Pueblo County?
There are 66 public K-12 schools in Pueblo County, Colorado, with a combined enrollment of about 32,254.
How many high schools are in Pueblo County?
Pueblo County, Colorado has 11 public high schools, serving approximately 14,581 students.
How many middle schools are in Pueblo County?
Pueblo County, Colorado has 14 public middle schools, serving approximately 4,690 students.
How many elementary schools are in Pueblo County?
Pueblo County, Colorado has 35 public elementary schools, serving approximately 11,565 students.
What is the largest school district in Pueblo County?
Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and is the largest school district in Pueblo County, serving approximately 14,351 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Pueblo County?
Pueblo County, Colorado has a population of approximately 169,356, with a median age of 40. About 21.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Pueblo County?
Median household income in Pueblo County is $64,010, below the Colorado average of $77,440. About 11.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Pueblo County?
Approximately 25.6% of adults 25 and older in Pueblo County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Pueblo County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 66.1% of students in Pueblo County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Colorado county average of 50.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pueblo County schools?
Across Pueblo County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 21.0 to 1.

Pueblo County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data