For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,284 students in 81402, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 81402, CO are Peak Virtual Academy, Columbine Middle School and Centennial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 81402 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81402, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81402, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peak Virtual Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 N. 6th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Grades: K-12
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Columbine Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 South 12th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Grades: 6-8
| 555 students
81402, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Vista Adult High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P O Box 10,000
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2944
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2944
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 81402, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 81402, CO include Peak Virtual Academy, Columbine Middle School and Centennial Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81402?
3 public middle schools are located in 81402.
What is the racial composition of students in 81402?
81402 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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