Best 80817 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,670 students in 80817, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80817, CO are Janitell Junior High School and Fountain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80817 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80817, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80817, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Janitell Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7635 Fountain Mesa Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 391-3295
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Fountain Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
515 N. Sante Fe
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1580
Gr: 6-8 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80817, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80817, CO include Janitell Junior High School and Fountain Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80817?
2 public middle schools are located in 80817.
What is the racial composition of students in 80817?
80817 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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