Best 81006 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,114 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81006, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pueblo County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1050 35th Lane
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
North Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
28881 Gale Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
South Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23701 East Preston Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 543-6444
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant View Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23600 Everett Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 542-7813
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Vineland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
35777 Iris Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3331
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Pueblo School For Arts & Sciences At Fulton Heights
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1331 Santa Rosa Street
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 404-2680
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Vineland Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1132 Lane 36
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3336
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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