For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,378 students in Byers, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Byers, CO are Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School, Byers Junior-senior High School and Astravo Online Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Byers, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Byers have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Byers, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1934
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1934
Gr: 7-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Byers Junior-senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
444 East Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Gr: 7-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Astravo Online Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1936
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1936
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Colorado Online Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1943
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1943
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Byers, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Byers, CO include Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School, Byers Junior-senior High School and Astravo Online Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Byers?
4 public middle schools are located in Byers.
What is the racial composition of students in Byers?
Byers public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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