Pueblo County School District 70
School District · Pueblo, Colorado
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
27
13 elem, 8 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
10,644
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
27
13 elem, 8 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
10,644
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Evaluating Pueblo County School District 70?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pueblo County School District 70 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
The Connect Charter School
Pueblo · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Swallows Charter Academy High School
Pueblo West · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rye High School
Rye · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#120 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,559
$3,599 vs Colorado median
District size
10,644 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
Pueblo County School District 70 ranks #120 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Pueblo County School District 70's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 26 schools. Its top-rated schools are The Connect Charter School (7.7/10), Swallows Charter Academy High School (7.1/10), and Rye High School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.4/10 despite 55% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Pueblo County School District 70 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Pueblo County School District 70
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (26 of 27). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Connect Charter School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Swallows Charter Academy High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Rye High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Pueblo West High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Pueblo County High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Villa Bella Expeditionary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Cedar Ridge Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Beulah Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | North Mesa Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Sierra Vista Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 27 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pueblo County School District 70
Pueblo County School District 70 is a Pueblo, Colorado school district serving 27 schools.The district educates 10,644 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1. District-level spending was $11,559 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Pueblo County School District 70 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is The Connect Charter School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Pueblo County School District 70 students show an average math proficiency of 39.7% and ELA proficiency of 54.6%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pueblo County School District 70, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pueblo County School District 70 with test data.
Schools in Pueblo County School District 70
27 schoolsElementary Schools13
Middle Schools8
High Schools4
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Pueblo
- Total Enrollment
- 10,644
- Teachers (FTE)
- 582
- District spending per student
- $11,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pueblo County School District 70?
Pueblo County School District 70 has 27 schools in total — 13 elementary, 8 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pueblo County School District 70?
The average composite rating for Pueblo County School District 70 is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Pueblo County School District 70?
Pueblo County School District 70's district-level spending was $11,559 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pueblo County School District 70?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pueblo County School District 70 is 18.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pueblo County School District 70?
The Connect Charter School is the highest-rated school in Pueblo County School District 70 with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Pueblo County School District 70?
Across schools in Pueblo County School District 70 with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pueblo County School District 70 compare to other districts in Colorado?
Pueblo County School District 70 has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 27 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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