Best Public Schools in Pueblo, CO


Summary:

The city of Pueblo, Colorado is home to 47 schools across three school districts - Pueblo School District No. 60, Pueblo County School District 70, and El Paso County Colorado School District 49. The schools include 26 elementary, 10 middle, 8 high, and 3 alternative schools, serving students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds.

Some of the standout schools in Pueblo include The Connect Charter School, a top-performing middle school, and Fountain International Magnet School, a high-achieving elementary school. Other notable schools are Minnequa Elementary School and Haaff Elementary School, which demonstrate strong student proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, some alternative and virtual schools, such as GOAL Academy, struggle with much lower proficiency levels.

Overall, the data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across Pueblo's schools, with a clear divide between the highest and lowest-performing institutions. While some schools excel, many others face challenges related to high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism. Addressing these inequities and supporting the growth of all students will be a key priority for the district moving forward.








Cities Near Pueblo

See the top CO Colorado cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics