For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 542 students in 81101, CO.
The top ranked public middle school in 81101, CO is Ortega Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 81101 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81101, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81101, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ortega Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Victoria Avenue
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1650
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1650
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Alamosa Alternative Education School
Alternative School
209 Victoria Ave
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-7640
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-7640
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
81101, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alamosa Ombudsman School Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2431 Main Street
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 937-2112
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 937-2112
Gr: 6-12
Alamosa Open School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
216 Victoria St
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1640
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1640
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
11th And Hunt Aves
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-6791
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-6791
Gr: 2-3 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
108 La Veta Ave
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-3684
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-3684
Gr: 4-5 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
6935 State Hwy 17
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-6875
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-6875
Gr: K-1 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 81101, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 81101, CO include Ortega Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81101?
2 public middle schools are located in 81101.
What is the racial composition of students in 81101?
81101 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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