For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 975 students in Lake County, CO (there are , serving 40 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Lake County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Lake County, CO are Lake County Intermediate School, Lake County High School and Lake County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Lake County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake County Intermediate School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6830
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6830
Gr: 3-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Lake County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 West 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Gr: 7-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Lake County Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 West 12th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6890
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6890
Gr: PK-2 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Cloud City High School
Alternative School
1000 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6980
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6980
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Lake County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Gr: 11-12
315 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6920
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6920
Gr: PK | 63 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Lake County, CO include Lake County Intermediate School, Lake County High School and Lake County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lakeunty?
4 public schools are located in Lakeunty.
What percentage of students in Lakeunty go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Lakeunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeunty?
Lakeunty public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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