For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 77 students in 81223, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in 81223, CO is Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 81223 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81223, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81223, CO Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
81223, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
0345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81223, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81223, CO include Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81223?
1 public middle schools are located in 81223.
What is the racial composition of students in 81223?
81223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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