For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,713 students in 81004, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81004, CO are Corwin International Magnet School, Heritage Elementary School and Minnequa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81004 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81004, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81004, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corwin International Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Lakeview Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7400
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7400
Grades: 4-8
| 543 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
625 Brown Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7575
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7575
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Minnequa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1708 East Orman Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7580
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7580
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Las Animas Online School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Lake Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(800) 808-0718
Pueblo, CO 81004
(800) 808-0718
Grades: 6-12
| 512 students
Rank: #55.
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1745 Acero
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-2737
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-2737
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
Rank: #66.
Columbian Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Bragdon Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7525
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7525
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
Bessemer Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 E Routt Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7505
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7505
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
81004, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
736 West Evans Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7520
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7520
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Community Transition House High School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1512 Pine St
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 564-7604
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 564-7604
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Keating Continuing Education (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
215 East Orman
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7371
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7371
Grades: 3-12
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81004, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81004, CO include Corwin International Magnet School, Heritage Elementary School and Minnequa Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81004?
7 public elementary schools are located in 81004.
What is the racial composition of students in 81004?
81004 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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