For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 752 students in 81623, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81623, CO are Marble Charter School, Carbondale Community Charter School and Carbondale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 81623 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81623, CO 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81623, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marble Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 West Main Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9550
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9550
Gr: K-10 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Carbondale Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1505 Satank Road
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9647
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9647
Gr: K-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Carbondale Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
180 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5700
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5700
Gr: 5-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Ross Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Lewies Lane
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-7199
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-7199
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
81623, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 South 3rd
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5650
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5650
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81623, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81623, CO include Marble Charter School, Carbondale Community Charter School and Carbondale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81623?
4 public middle schools are located in 81623.
What is the racial composition of students in 81623?
81623 public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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