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 average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency 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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paonia K-8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3165
Gr: K-12
846 Grand Avenue
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4882
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4882
Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
P O Box 10
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4833
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).
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