Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo And, CO

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Pueblo School District 60 serves the city of Pueblo in its entirety, covering early childhood through high school across a wide network of more than 30 schools. With an enrollment that makes it one of the larger districts in southeastern Colorado, it offers families a full array of neighborhood elementary schools, several magnet and innovation-focused academies, traditional comprehensive high schools, and a handful of charter and alternative programs.

Academically, state assessment results paint a clear picture of a district where most students are not yet meeting grade-level benchmarks in the core subjects. On the math assessments administered to third through eighth graders, roughly a quarter of students scored proficient or advanced. In English language arts across those same grades, about a quarter of students reached the proficient threshold. Science results at the tested grade levels show a similar pattern, with a modest share of fifth graders and an even smaller share of eighth graders demonstrating proficiency. These performance levels place the district below the statewide average by a noticeable margin. The data available for social studies comes from a much older administration and does not reflect current conditions, so it does not contribute to an up-to-date read on district performance. Parents considering the district will want to engage directly with school leaders about academic support and intervention strategies, especially in math and literacy.

The student population is predominantly Hispanic, making up the large majority of enrollment, with white students forming the next largest group and smaller shares of students who are Black, Asian, multiracial, or Native American. This demographic composition reflects the broader Pueblo community. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in this profile, so families should inquire with individual schools about the level of special education and language support services offered. The district operates a wide range of specialized programs, including several magnet schools with international or STEM themes, an arts academy, a K-12 preparatory academy, an expeditionary learning school, and an online school option. Families with specific pedagogical preferences or program interests will find multiple pathways to explore within the district.

The housing market across the district's zip codes offers a range of home prices, from more affordable areas to parts where values are higher, with the overall weighted average notably below the Colorado statewide benchmark. Home values have seen a slight year-over-year decline across most of the district's neighborhoods. Rents show modest variation by zip code, and the district as a whole falls slightly above the threshold where renting is more affordable than buying at current mortgage rates. For families moving to Pueblo, this is a market where homeownership is relatively attainable compared with many other parts of the state, though values have softened recently.

The district's most consequential recent change was the approval of a large bond measure in 2022, described as the largest in district history. That bond funds facility improvements, safety upgrades, and capital projects across school buildings, all without raising the district's debt repayment mill levy. For families, this means a multiyear pipeline of school modernization work that will touch many campuses. The district also underwent a name change in recent years, reverting from "Pueblo City Schools" back to "Pueblo School District 60" as part of a broader rebranding effort.

A notable gap in the available data is the absence of a graduation rate, which means this profile cannot speak to how many students complete high school in four years. Families should request the district's most recent graduation figures directly. Similarly, information on discipline, staffing ratios, course access (including Advanced Placement, career and technical education, and dual enrollment), chronic absenteeism, and per-pupil spending was not present in the data provided. For parents weighing school options, these are important areas to explore in conversation with the district administration and with individual school principals, particularly at the high school level where course pathways and support structures matter most.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

14,567

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 71%

Black 2%

White 23%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

21%

33%

Gr 4

24%

45%

Gr 5

26%

50%

Gr 6

19%

26%

Gr 7

24%

44%

Gr 8

15%

39%

Gr 38

22%

40%

Math

Gr 3

22%

34%

Gr 4

20%

34%

Gr 5

17%

40%

Gr 6

16%

Gr 7

19%

Gr 8

17%

Gr 38

14%

27%

Science

Gr 5

13%

38%

Gr 8

10%

19%

Schools in this District

36 schools are officially reported under this district.

Heritage Elementary School

Belmont Elementary School

Franklin School of Innovation

Bessemer Elementary School

Beulah Heights Elementary School

Bradford Elementary School

Centennial High School

Central High School

Columbian Elementary School

East High School

Eva R Baca Elementary School

Goodnight Elementary School

Haaff Elementary School

Highland Park Elementary School

Irving Elementary School

Risley International Academy of Innovation

Pueblo Academy of Arts

Minnequa Elementary School

Morton Elementary School

Park View Elementary School

Roncalli Stem Academy

South Park Elementary School

South High School

Sunset Park Elementary School

W H Heaton Middle School

Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences

Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

Pueblo Youth Service Center

Corwin International Magnet School

Fountain International Magnet School

Northmoor Preschool

Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height

Paragon Learning Center

Paragon Preschool

D60 Online School

Nettie S Freed K-8 Expeditionary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

18%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

26%

Grades 3-8

Science

2 grades reported

19%

Grade 5

13%

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

13%

Grade 4

Grade 7

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$263,898

Year-over-year change-1.5%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$197K to $398K

vs. state typical0.49x

vs. national typical0.72x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
81005	Pueblo	$293K	-2.2%	26.8%
81004	Pueblo	$197K	-2.0%	18.5%
81001	Pueblo	$222K	-0.1%	15.5%
81003	Pueblo	$206K	-1.9%	13.7%
81006	Pueblo	$327K	-0.6%	10.7%
81008	Pueblo	$318K	-0.6%	9.4%
81007	Pueblo	$398K	-1.9%	5.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,381/mo

Year-over-year change+2.8%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$1,181 to $1,885/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
81005	Pueblo	$1,456	+3.9%	26.8%
81004	Pueblo	$1,235	+1.7%	18.5%
81001	Pueblo	$1,181	-0.1%	15.5%
81003	Pueblo	$1,220	+6.3%	13.7%
81008	Pueblo	$1,885	—	9.4%
81007	Pueblo	$1,613	+0.5%	5.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,332/mo

Home price / national median income3.1x

Annual rent / national median income19.8%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$49/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$543,271 (-2.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.