For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 765 students in Chaffee County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Chaffee County, CO are Crest Academy, Chaffee County High School and Salida Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chaffee County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Chaffee County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chaffee County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crest Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 12th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-2977
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-2977
Grades: 5-8
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
Chaffee County High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
Salida Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 Milford Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5300
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5300
Grades: 5-8
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Salida Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1040 I Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887
Grades: PK-8
| 117 students
Rank: #55.
Buena Vista Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
549 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7060
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Chaffee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arrowhead Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
P O Box 1199
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
613 East Main St
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Grades: 3-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chaffee County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chaffee County, CO include Crest Academy, Chaffee County High School and Salida Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chaffee County, CO?
5 public middle schools are located in Chaffee County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Chaffee County, CO?
Chaffee County, CO public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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