For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 309 students in Penrose, CO.
The top-ranked public school in Penrose, CO is Penrose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penrose, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Penrose have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Penrose, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penrose Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Illinois
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Gr: PK-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Penrose, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Illinois
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Penrose, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Penrose, CO include Penrose Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Penrose?
1 public schools are located in Penrose.
What is the racial composition of students in Penrose?
Penrose public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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