For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 699 students in Rio Grande County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rio Grande County, CO are Monte Vista On-line Academy, Sargent Junior High School and Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Grande County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Rio Grande County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rio Grande County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monte Vista On-line Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
345 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Grades: 4-12
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
Sargent Junior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Grades: 7-8
| 48 students
Rank: #33.
Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 French Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4050
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4050
Grades: 7-12
| 178 students
Rank: #44.
Monte Vista Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 Sherman Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: #55.
Skoglund Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Rio Grande County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
77011th St
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Grades: K-1
| 74 students
525 Second Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
10th & Oak
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Grades: K-4
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rio Grande County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rio Grande County, CO include Monte Vista On-line Academy, Sargent Junior High School and Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rio Grande County, CO?
5 public middle schools are located in Rio Grande County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Grande County, CO?
Rio Grande County, CO public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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