Public schools in Pueblo West, CO
11 open public schools with an address in Pueblo West, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,747
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Pueblo West public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Pueblo West, CO: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,747 students, an average of 522 per school. The largest campus is Pueblo West High School (1,540 students), and the largest elementary school is Swallows Charter Academy (677).
Pueblo County School District 70 operates the most schools here (10), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 47% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Pueblo West
Elementary schools in Pueblo West
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ridge Elementary School Pueblo County School District 70 | PK–05 | 458 | 18.3:1 | |
| Desert Sage Elementary School Pueblo County School District 70 | PK–05 | 368 | 15.8:1 | |
| Liberty Point Elementary School Pueblo County School District 70 | PK–05 | 451 | 15.6:1 | |
| Prairie Winds Elementary School Pueblo County School District 70 | PK–05 | 477 | 16.7:1 | |
| Sierra Vista Elementary School Pueblo County School District 70 | PK–05 | 443 | 17.6:1 | |
| Swallows Charter Academy Pueblo County School District 70 · Charter | KG–08 | 677 | 25.8:1 |
Middle schools in Pueblo West
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Point International School Pueblo County School District 70 | 06–08 | 417 | 17.3:1 | |
| Sky View Middle School Pueblo County School District 70 | 06–08 | 565 | 18:1 |
High schools in Pueblo West
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo West High School Pueblo County School District 70 | 09–12 | 1,540 | 21.2:1 | |
| Swallows Charter Academy High School Pueblo County School District 70 · Charter | 09–12 | 178 | 26.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pueblo West
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo Classical Academy Education Reenvisioned BOCES | KG–12 | 173 | 15.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.9%
- Hispanic40.1%
- Black1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Pueblo West schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,747 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pueblo West
How many public schools are in Pueblo West, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Pueblo West: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,747 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pueblo West?
Schools with an address in Pueblo West belong to 2 education agencies, led by Pueblo County School District 70 (10 schools), Education Reenvisioned BOCES (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Pueblo West?
Pueblo West High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pueblo West, with 1,540 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pueblo West?
Yes. 2 of the 11 public schools in Pueblo West are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Swallows Charter Academy, Swallows Charter Academy High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pueblo West schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pueblo West public schools is 17.6:1, higher than the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Pueblo West guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Colorado cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities