Colorado City’s public schools outscore 73% of Colorado State districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Colorado City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On the state math tests, 25% of Colorado City’s students scored proficient, below the Colorado State average (32%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Colorado State, not nationally.
From Colorado state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Colorado City’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 78 Colorado State towns with household incomes within a quarter of Colorado City’s, its schools beat 86%, higher than their 73% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 25% in math, against 45% and 32% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Colorado State. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,204 per student, against $15,889 across Colorado State (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
11 elementary schools, then one middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Colorado City’s grade
B+: better than 73% of Colorado State school districts. Graduation is above the Colorado State average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Colorado City, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Colorado City
Craver Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 158 students · 19:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Colorado City
Craver Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 158 students · 19:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Colorado City
Craver Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 158 students · 19:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Colorado City · depends on your address
Pueblo West High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,540 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Pueblo West
Pueblo County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,148 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Pueblo
Rye High School
Grades 9–12 · 250 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Rye
10th grade in Colorado City · depends on your address
Pueblo West High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,540 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Pueblo West
Pueblo County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,148 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Pueblo
Rye High School
Grades 9–12 · 250 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Rye
11th grade in Colorado City · depends on your address
Pueblo West High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,540 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Pueblo West
Pueblo County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,148 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Pueblo
Rye High School
Grades 9–12 · 250 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Rye
12th grade in Colorado City · depends on your address
Pueblo West High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,540 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Pueblo West
Pueblo County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,148 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Pueblo
Rye High School
Grades 9–12 · 250 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Rye
Colorado City’s public schools are run by Pueblo County School District 70, which also serves Boone and Rye. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Colorado City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Colorado State towns that share Colorado City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado City | B+ | Pueblo County School District 70 |
Every school in Colorado City
15 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Colorado State’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Colorado City’s schools
Are Colorado City’s schools good?
By Colorado State’s own tests, yes: the public schools Colorado City children attend outscore 73% of Colorado State’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 86%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Colorado City in?
Pueblo County School District 70, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 10,386 students in 26 schools (2024–25).
Where do Colorado City kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Pueblo West High School, Pueblo County High School and Rye High School.
What is Colorado City’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Pueblo County School District 70 graduated in four years, against 83% across Colorado State.
How much does Colorado City spend per student?
$12,204 in Pueblo County School District 70 (FY2024), against $15,889 across Colorado State. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Colorado City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Colorado City → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Colorado State. Stars are from neighbors.