For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 545 students in Lake County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake County, CO are Lake County Intermediate School and Lake County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 3-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-2 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Gr: 11-12
315 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6920
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6920
Gr: PK | 63 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake County, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake County, CO include Lake County Intermediate School and Lake County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lakeunty?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lakeunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeunty?
Lakeunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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