For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,255 students in 81001, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 81001, CO are W H Heaton Middle School, 70 Online and Risley International Academy Of Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 81001 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81001, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81001, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W H Heaton Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6 Adair Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7420
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7420
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-12
| 197 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
81001, Colorado 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2717 East 8th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 545-2203
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 545-2203
Grades: PK
| 15 students
925 N. Glendale Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Futures Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
301 28th Ln
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 647-3205
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 647-3205
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
301 28th Ln
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 948-2310
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 948-2310
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2300 East 10th
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 544-3590
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 544-3590
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 81001, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 81001, CO include W H Heaton Middle School, 70 Online and Risley International Academy Of Innovation.
How many public middle schools are located in 81001?
4 public middle schools are located in 81001.
What is the racial composition of students in 81001?
81001 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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