For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 218 students in Walsenburg, CO.
The top ranked public elementary school in Walsenburg, CO is Peakview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walsenburg, CO public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Walsenburg have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Elementary Schools in Walsenburg, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peakview School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Walsenburg, Colorado Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Huerfano County Opportunity And Enrichment School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
611 West Seventh St
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
201 E Fifth Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Walsenburg, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Walsenburg, CO include Peakview School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Walsenburg?
1 public elementary schools are located in Walsenburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Walsenburg?
Walsenburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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