For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 557 students in the neighborhood of Bessemer, Pueblo, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Bessemer are Minnequa Elementary School and Bessemer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bessemer, Pueblo, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Bessemer, Pueblo, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bessemer, Pueblo, CO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bessemer, Pueblo, CO include Minnequa Elementary School and Bessemer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bessemer, Pueblo?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bessemer, Pueblo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bessemer, Pueblo?
the neighborhood of Bessemer, Pueblo public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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