For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 166 students in Dolores, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Dolores, CO is Dolores Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dolores, CO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Dolores have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Dolores, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dolores Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Dolores, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
28567 County Road M
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 565-3223
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 565-3223
Gr: 1-3 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dolores, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dolores, CO include Dolores Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dolores?
1 public middle schools are located in Dolores.
What is the racial composition of students in Dolores?
Dolores public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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