For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,698 students in 81001, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81001, CO are Fountain International Magnet School, Haaff Elementary School and Villa Bella Expeditionary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81001 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81001, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81001, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fountain International Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
925 North Glendale Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Gr: PK-3 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Haaff Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Chinook Lane
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7550
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7550
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Villa Bella Expeditionary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2390 Rawlings Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Franklin School Of Innovation
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Horseshoe Drive
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7540
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7540
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Eva R Baca Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 East 17th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7530
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7530
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Macnaughton Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7500
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
W H Heaton Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Adair Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7420
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7420
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 South La Crosse Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7515
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7515
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1327 East 9th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7590
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7590
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
70 Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Lane 28
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 295-6518
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 295-6518
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Risley International Academy Of Innovation
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
925 Monument Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7440
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7440
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School
Charter School
2320 Rawlings Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
81001, Colorado 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2717 East 8th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 545-2203
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 545-2203
Gr: PK | 15 students Minority enrollment: 67%
925 N. Glendale Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Futures Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
301 28th Ln
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 647-3205
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 647-3205
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
2300 East 10th
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 544-3590
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 544-3590
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81001, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81001, CO include Fountain International Magnet School, Haaff Elementary School and Villa Bella Expeditionary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81001?
12 public elementary schools are located in 81001.
What is the racial composition of students in 81001?
81001 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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