For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 592 students in 81226, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in 81226, CO is Florence Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 81226 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81226, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81226, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2006 State Highway 67
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414
Gr: 7-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
81226, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
403 West 5th St
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-2510
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-2510
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
215 North Maple
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4856
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4856
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
403 West 5th
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6312
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6312
Gr: 5-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81226, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81226, CO include Florence Jr./sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81226?
1 public middle schools are located in 81226.
What is the racial composition of students in 81226?
81226 public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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