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Pueblo County School District 70

301 Lane 28
Pueblo, CO 81001
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Pueblo County School District 70 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 10,644 students in Pueblo County School District 70. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Pueblo County School District 70 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
27 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
10,644 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
582 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pueblo County School District 70, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#61 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
33%
44%
45%
(20-21)
23%
29%
91%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
41%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
52%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,788 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,701 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$114 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,788
$15,473
Spending / Student
$10,701
$15,791

Best Pueblo County School District 70 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Connect Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
104 West 7th
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Swallows Charter Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Civic Center Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1627
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1266 West Oro Grande Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-8268
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Rye Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8120 Highway 165 West
Rye, CO 81069
(719) 489-2272
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Pueblo County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1050 35th Lane
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,194 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Rye High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 High School Drive
Rye, CO 81069
(719) 489-2271
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
North Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
28881 Gale Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Sky View Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1047 Camino De Bravo
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1175
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Pueblo West High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
661 Capistrano Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-8050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,503 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Villa Bella Expeditionary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2390 Rawlings Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Beulah Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8734 Schoolhouse Lane
Beulah, CO 81023
(719) 485-3127
Gr: 6-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Spaulding
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-2878
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
South Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23701 East Preston Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 543-6444
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1414.
Swallows Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
278 South Mcculloch Boulevard
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1627
Gr: K-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Pleasant View Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23600 Everett Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 542-7813
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Vineland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
35777 Iris Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3331
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Craver Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4850 Crow Cut Off Road
Colorado City, CO 81019
(719) 676-3030
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Desert Sage Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
935 South Palomar Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-8878
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Prairie Winds Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
597 E Earl Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-9732
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8734 Schoolhouse Lane
Beulah, CO 81023
(719) 485-3127
Gr: K-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2121.
Liberty Point Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
386 East Hahns Peak Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-2191
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2222.
Vineland Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1132 Lane 36
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3336
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2323.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
213 Highway 50 East
Avondale, CO 81022
(719) 947-3484
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2424.
Liberty Point International School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
484 South Maher Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-3752
Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2525.
70 Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Lane 28
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 295-6518
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Pueblo Classical Academy
Charter School
694 E Spalding Ave
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 467-6100
Gr: K-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School
Charter School
2320 Rawlings Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pueblo County School District 70?
Pueblo County School District 70 manages 27 public schools serving 10,644 students.
What is the rank of Pueblounty School District 70?
Pueblounty School District 70 is ranked #75 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pueblounty School District 70?
52% of Pueblounty School District 70 students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pueblounty School District 70?
Pueblounty School District 70 has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Pueblounty School District 70's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,701 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 27 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,644 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 91% (Top 10% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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