Pueblo deserves a gold star for the strong education opportunities it has in place, including two public school districts, three charter schools and two higher education institutions.

Pueblo School District 70 is the largest geographical school district in Colorado, educating more than 8,000 students from throughout Pueblo County. The district includes four high schools, six middle schools and 12 elementary schools as well as an alternative middle school, an alternative high school and seven preschools.

Meanwhile, more than 18,000 students are enrolled in Pueblo City Schools, formerly known as District 60. This district includes four high schools, five middle schools and 19 elementary schools in addition to two K-8 schools and three international magnet schools.

Charter Schools

Pueblo is also home to the Cesar Chavez Network of charter schools, which include Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School, Cesar Chavez Academy Public Charter School and The Connect Charter School in District 70. Huerta High is a tuition-free public charter school that boasts multiple awards and achievements, while Chavez Academy provides full educational services for grades K-8. The Connect Charter School is for middle grades and consistently makes multiple “best of” lists.

Colorado State University-Pueblo and Pueblo Community College

At the higher education level, the 5,000 students at Colorado State University-Pueblo can choose from 28 undergraduate programs in the College of Science and Mathematics, the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the College of Education, Engineering and Professional Studies.

At the two-year Pueblo Community College, students can study Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology and Health Professions, with 60 completed semester hours required to obtain an associate's degree and a minimum of two courses necessary to earn a certificate.

Proprietary Schools

Students here also benefit from the presence of three proprietary schools, Colorado Technical University, Intellitec College, University of Phoenix. CTU's Pueblo location offers programs in Business & Management, Criminal Justice & Legal Studies, Health Sciences, Information Systems & Technology and Interdepartmental Degrees. University of Phoenix operates a Student Resource Center in Pueblo, which provides a learning-friendly environment and services to students enrolled in courses online or at its Colorado Springs campus. Intellitec's Pueblo location offers career programs in Medical & Dental, Personal Appearance and Wellness.