Best Public Middle Schools in 81428 (Paonia, CO) (2025-26)

Best 81428 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 252 students in 81428, CO.

The top-ranked public middle school in 81428, CO is Paonia K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle school in zipcode 81428 have an score of 47% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and score of 62% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81428, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81428, CO Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Paonia K-8

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
:

Top 20%

430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639

Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 81428 Colorado

81428, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Lamborn Vision School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

15521 Black Bridge Rd
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3165

Gr: K-12

Paonia High School (Closed 2023)

846 Grand Avenue
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4882

Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Paonia Middle School (Closed 2004)

P O Box 10
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4833

Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81428, CO?

The top-ranked public middle schools in 81428, CO include Paonia K-8.

How many public middle schools are located in 81428?

1 public middle schools are located in 81428.

What is the racial composition of students in 81428?

81428 public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).