Best 80461 Colorado Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 507 students in 80461, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80461, CO are Lake County Intermediate School and Lake County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80461 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80461, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80461, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake County Intermediate School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6830
Gr: 3-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Lake County Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
130 West 12th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6890
Gr: PK-2 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80461, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80461, CO include Lake County Intermediate School and Lake County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80461?
2 public elementary schools are located in 80461.
What is the racial composition of students in 80461?
80461 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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