For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,182 students in 81006, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 81006, CO are Pueblo County High School, North Mesa Elementary School and South Mesa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81006 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81006, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81006, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pueblo County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 35th Lane
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3352
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,194 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
North Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28881 Gale Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3303
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
South Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23701 East Preston Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 543-6444
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 543-6444
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant View Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23600 Everett Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 542-7813
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 542-7813
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Vineland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35777 Iris Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3331
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3331
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Pueblo School For Arts & Sciences At Fulton Height
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1331 Santa Rosa Street
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 404-2680
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 404-2680
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Vineland Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1132 Lane 36
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3336
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3336
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
81006, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81006, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81006, CO include Pueblo County High School, North Mesa Elementary School and South Mesa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81006?
7 public schools are located in 81006.
What is the racial composition of students in 81006?
81006 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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