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Pueblo County Schools & Education

Pueblo County, Colorado

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

21/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

87.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

87.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 83.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,589

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,447

School Score

21/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 36/100

State Score Position

#49

of 63 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Pueblo County

Measured School Summary

Pueblo County faces educational challenges with a school score of 21/100 and a graduation rate of 87.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $5,589 per pupil, Pueblo County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 42% below the Colorado average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 25% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Pueblo County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

63 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

21/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #49 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.

Completion

87.1%

4.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,589

$1,858 below the state average

School coverage

63

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Pueblo County has 63 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Pueblo County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Review-carefully county

Pueblo County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#49

of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 15 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and

Elementary to high school visible

15,025 students

Elementary 20Middle 6High 5Other 4

35 listed schools in this county slice.

Pueblo County School District 70

Elementary to high school visible

10,321 students

Elementary 13Middle 8High 4Other 1

26 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and is the largest listed district slice, with 35 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Pueblo County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pueblo County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Pueblo County, Colorado

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Large and Diverse Urban Network

Pueblo County hosts a massive educational infrastructure of 63 public schools serving over 31,300 students. This expansive system includes 33 elementary schools and 11 high schools, making it one of the largest regional networks in the state.

Meeting National Standards with High Efficiency

The 87.1% graduation rate perfectly aligns with the national average and exceeds the Colorado state average. Educators achieve these results with a per-pupil expenditure of $5,589, demonstrating significant operational efficiency compared to the national $13,000 average.

Districts Serving Thousands of Southern Coloradans

Pueblo School District No. 60 is the largest entity, managing 35 schools and 15,025 students. Charter schools play a major role here, with nine institutions including the massive GOAL Academy which serves 5,690 students.

City Classrooms and Suburban Campuses

With 37 schools in city locales and 14 in suburbs, the county offers a variety of educational environments. While the average school size is 498 students, campuses range from small neighborhood elementaries to large high schools like Pueblo West High with 1,484 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

63

in Pueblo County

Reported Enrollment

31,367

63 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

9

14% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary33
Middle14
High11
Other5

2 School Districts in Pueblo County

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and

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35 schools
15,025 students
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Pueblo County School District 70

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26 schools
10,321 students
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63 Public Schools in Pueblo County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 63 matching schools

GOAL Academy

El Paso County Colorado School District 49

PUEBLO, 81003 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12Charter5,690 students

Pueblo West High School

Pueblo County School District 70

PUEBLO WEST, 81007 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,484 students

Pueblo County High School

Pueblo County School District 70

PUEBLO, 81006 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,219 students

South High School

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and

PUEBLO, 81005 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,059 students

East High School

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and

PUEBLO, 81001 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,000 students

Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and

PUEBLO, 81003 / City: Midsize

ProfileKG–12Charter996 students

Central High School

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and

PUEBLO, 81004 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High971 students

Centennial High School

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and

PUEBLO, 81008 / City: Midsize

Record9–12High840 students

W H Heaton Middle School

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and

PUEBLO, 81001 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle692 students

Swallows Charter Academy

Pueblo County School District 70

PUEBLO WEST, 81007 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–8Charter629 students

Goodnight Elementary School

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and

PUEBLO, 81005 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–8Primary587 students

Sky View Middle School

Pueblo County School District 70

PUEBLO WEST, 81007 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle577 students

Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and

PUEBLO, 81004 / City: Midsize

RecordKG–8Charter563 students

Corwin International Magnet School

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and

PUEBLO, 81004 / City: Midsize

Record4–8Middle557 students

Pueblo Academy of Arts

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and

PUEBLO, 81005 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle541 students

Prairie Winds Elementary School

Pueblo County School District 70

PUEBLO WEST, 81007 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary500 students

Cedar Ridge Elementary School

Pueblo County School District 70

PUEBLO WEST, 81007 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary469 students

Liberty Point International School

Pueblo County School District 70

PUEBLO WEST, 81007 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle468 students

Sierra Vista Elementary School

Pueblo County School District 70

PUEBLO WEST, 81007 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary450 students

Liberty Point Elementary School

Pueblo County School District 70

PUEBLO WEST, 81007 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary446 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,589

State avg $7,447

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Colorado counties have the highest graduation rates?
Pitkin County (97.0%), Rio Blanco County (93.2%), and Routt County (93.2%) currently lead Colorado among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Colorado?
Across Colorado counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,447. The highest current county values are Mineral County ($13,728), San Juan County ($13,639), and Hinsdale County ($13,446). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Pueblo County?
Pueblo County has a school score of 21/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Pueblo County?
The high school graduation rate in Pueblo County is 87.1%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Pueblo County spend per student?
Pueblo County spends $5,589 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Pueblo County, Colorado — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Pueblo County, Colorado?

Pueblo County hosts a massive educational infrastructure of 63 public schools serving over 31,300 students. This expansive system includes 33 elementary schools and 11 high schools, making it one of the largest regional networks in the state.

How do schools in Pueblo County perform academically?

The 87.1% graduation rate perfectly aligns with the national average and exceeds the Colorado state average. Educators achieve these results with a per-pupil expenditure of $5,589, demonstrating significant operational efficiency compared to the national $13,000 average.

What are the major school districts in Pueblo County, Colorado?

Pueblo School District No. 60 is the largest entity, managing 35 schools and 15,025 students. Charter schools play a major role here, with nine institutions including the massive GOAL Academy which serves 5,690 students.

What is the school experience like in Pueblo County?

With 37 schools in city locales and 14 in suburbs, the county offers a variety of educational environments. While the average school size is 498 students, campuses range from small neighborhood elementaries to large high schools like Pueblo West High with 1,484 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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