Best 81521 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 459 students in 81521, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in 81521, CO is Fruita Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 81521 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81521, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81521, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fruita Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
239 N Maple
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6570
Gr: 6-7 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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81521, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1835 J Road
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6720
Gr: 8-9 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81521, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81521, CO include Fruita Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81521?
1 public middle schools are located in 81521.
What is the racial composition of students in 81521?
81521 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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