For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,366 students in the neighborhood of West Side, Pueblo, CO.
The top ranked public schools in West Side are Pueblo Youth Service Center, Irving Elementary School and Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Side, Pueblo, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 West Side, Pueblo, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 4-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1629 West 21st
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7570
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7570
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 West 18th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Grades: K-12
| 978 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Pueblo, CO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Pueblo, CO include Pueblo Youth Service Center, Irving Elementary School and Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Pueblo?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Pueblo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Side, Pueblo?
the neighborhood of West Side, Pueblo public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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