Public schools in Pueblo, CO
45 open public schools with an address in Pueblo, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
45
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
24,220
44 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
6
2 magnet · 4 virtual
An overview of Pueblo public schools
The federal directory lists 45 public schools in Pueblo, CO: 26 elementary, 9 middle, 8 high, 2 combined or other. The 44 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 24,220 students, an average of 550 per school. The largest campus is GOAL Academy (6,693 students), and the largest elementary school is Goodnight Elementary School (534).
Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and operates the most schools here (32), and 4 regular districts have at least one Pueblo campus, 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 16.4:1, 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 6 charter schools, 2 magnet schools, 4 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 9 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 7 of 10 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 72% 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
Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and
Public school district
32 schools in Pueblo
Pueblo County School District 70
Public school district
10 schools in Pueblo · 26 total
Education Reenvisioned BOCES
Specialized public school district
1 school in Pueblo · 10 total
El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Public school district
1 school in Pueblo · 31 total
Las Animas School District No. Re-1
Public school district
1 school in Pueblo · 5 total
Elementary schools in Pueblo
26| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Elementary School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–05 | 394 | 16.1:1 | |
| Bessemer Elementary School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–06 | 248 | 14.7:1 | |
| Beulah Heights Elementary School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–05 | 264 | 14.2:1 | |
| Bradford Elementary School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–05 | 252 | 13.3:1 | |
| Columbian Elementary School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–05 | 371 | 15.2:1 | |
| Eva R Baca Elementary School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–05 | 250 | 14.1:1 | |
| Fountain International Magnet School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and · Magnet | PK–03 | 276 | 16.5:1 | |
| Franklin School of Innovation Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | KG–05 | 346 | 13.6:1 | |
| Goodnight Elementary School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–08 | 534 | 16.2:1 | |
| Haaff Elementary School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–05 | 284 | 16.2:1 | |
| Heritage Elementary School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–05 | 250 | 15.4:1 | |
| Highland Park Elementary School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–05 | 276 | 15.3:1 | |
| Irving Elementary School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–05 | 326 | 16.7:1 | |
| Minnequa Elementary School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–05 | 277 | 12.8:1 | |
| Morton Elementary School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–05 | 374 | 17:1 | |
| Nettie S Freed K-8 Expeditionary School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | KG–08 | 425 | 13.2:1 | |
| North Mesa Elementary School Pueblo County School District 70 | PK–05 | 400 | 17:1 | |
| Park View School of Discovery Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–05 | 285 | 12.2:1 | |
| Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and · Charter | KG–08 | 444 | 15.8:1 | |
| Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and · Charter | KG–08 | 221 | 15.2:1 | |
| Riverstone Academy Education Reenvisioned BOCES | KG–05 | — | — | |
| South Mesa Elementary School Pueblo County School District 70 | PK–05 | 323 | 16:1 | |
| South Park Elementary School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–05 | 273 | 15.8:1 | |
| Sunset Park Elementary School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | KG–05 | 425 | 17.5:1 | |
| Villa Bella Expeditionary School Pueblo County School District 70 · Charter | KG–05 | 298 | 19.8:1 | |
| Vineland Elementary School Pueblo County School District 70 | PK–05 | 312 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Pueblo
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corwin International Magnet School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and · Magnet | 04–08 | 565 | 19.1:1 | |
| D60 Online School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and · Virtual | 06–08 | 112 | 21.8:1 | |
| Pleasant View Middle School Pueblo County School District 70 | 06–08 | 348 | 18.8:1 | |
| Pueblo Academy of Arts Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | 06–08 | 562 | 17.2:1 | |
| Risley School of Exploration Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | 06–08 | 335 | 13:1 | |
| The Connect Charter School Pueblo County School District 70 · Charter | 06–08 | 252 | 16.8:1 | |
| Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School Pueblo County School District 70 · Charter | 06–08 | 141 | 25.3:1 | |
| Vineland Middle School Pueblo County School District 70 | 06–08 | 362 | 16.4:1 | |
| W H Heaton Middle School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | 06–08 | 578 | 15:1 |
High schools in Pueblo
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Las Animas Online School Las Animas School District No. Re-1 · Virtual · Alternative School | 06–12 | 474 | 37.8:1 | |
| Centennial High School Design and Innovation Academy Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | 09–12 | 801 | 17.4:1 | |
| Central High School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | 09–12 | 1,145 | 23.5:1 | |
| East High School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | 09–12 | 1,081 | 19.9:1 | |
| GOAL Academy El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 6,693 | 31:1 | |
| Paragon Learning Center Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and · Virtual · Alternative School | 09–12 | 476 | 21.6:1 | |
| Pueblo County High School Pueblo County School District 70 | 09–12 | 1,148 | 19.7:1 | |
| South High School Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | 09–12 | 795 | 18.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pueblo
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Online Pueblo County School District 70 · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 209 | 18.7:1 | |
| Pueblo Youth Service Center Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and · Alternative School | 04–12 | 15 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31%
- Hispanic61.5%
- Black2.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 44 Pueblo schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (24,220 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pueblo
How many public schools are in Pueblo, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 45 open public schools with a location address in Pueblo: 26 elementary, 9 middle, 8 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 24,220 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pueblo?
Schools with an address in Pueblo belong to 5 education agencies, led by Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and (32 schools), 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?
GOAL Academy reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pueblo, with 6,693 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pueblo?
Yes. 6 of the 45 public schools in Pueblo are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including GOAL Academy, Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences, Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pueblo schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pueblo public schools is 16.4:1, 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 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.
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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