For the 2026 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 12% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), 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 Public Elementary Schools in Walsenburg, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peakview School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Walsenburg, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
201 E Fifth Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Gr: 4-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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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