For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,255 students in 81001, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 81001, CO are W H Heaton Middle School, 70 Online and Risley International Academy Of Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 81001 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81001, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81001, CO ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W H Heaton Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Adair Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7420
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7420
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
70 Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Lane 28
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 295-6518
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 295-6518
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Risley International Academy Of Innovation
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
925 Monument Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7440
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7440
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School
Charter School
2320 Rawlings Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
81001, Colorado ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2717 East 8th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 545-2203
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 545-2203
Gr: PK | 15 students Minority enrollment: 67%
925 N. Glendale Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Futures Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
301 28th Ln
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 647-3205
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 647-3205
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
2300 East 10th
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 544-3590
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 544-3590
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 81001, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 81001, CO include W H Heaton Middle School, 70 Online and Risley International Academy Of Innovation.
How many public middle schools are located in 81001?
4 public middle schools are located in 81001.
What is the racial composition of students in 81001?
81001 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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