For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 8,365 students in 81003, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 81003, CO are The Connect Charter School, Pueblo Youth Service Center and Morton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81003 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81003, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81003, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Connect Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
104 West 7th
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Pueblo Youth Service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1406 West 17th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6025
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6025
Gr: 4-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 West 31st Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7585
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7585
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1629 West 21st
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7570
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7570
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Goal Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 S. Victoria Ave
Pueblo, CO 81003
(877) 776-4625
Pueblo, CO 81003
(877) 776-4625
Gr: 9-12 | 6,142 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 West 18th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Gr: K-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
715 W 20th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7410
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7410
Gr: K-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
81003, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 West 11th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6047
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6047
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
2500 West 18th St
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 583-1030
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 583-1030
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
2717 West Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7595
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7595
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
715 West 20th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7410
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7410
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
107 West 11th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(855) 695-3354
Pueblo, CO 81003
(855) 695-3354
Gr: 6-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 168:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Youth & Family Academy Charter (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1120 Court Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 546-1740
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 546-1740
Gr: 8-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81003, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81003, CO include The Connect Charter School, Pueblo Youth Service Center and Morton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81003?
7 public schools are located in 81003.
What is the racial composition of students in 81003?
81003 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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