For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 8,929 students in 81003, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in 81003, CO are The Connect Charter School, Pueblo Youth Service Center and Morton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81003 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81003, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81003, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Connect Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
104 West 7th
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Pueblo Youth Service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1406 West 17th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6025
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6025
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 West 31st Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7585
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7585
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1629 West 21st
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7570
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7570
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 West 18th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Gr: K-12 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
715 W 20th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7410
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7410
Gr: K-7 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 81003, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 81003, CO include The Connect Charter School, Pueblo Youth Service Center and Morton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81003?
7 public schools are located in 81003.
What is the racial composition of students in 81003?
81003 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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