For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 763 students in 81601, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81601, CO are Riverview School and Glenwood Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 81601 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81601, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81601, CO Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
228 Flying M Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 510-0252
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 510-0252
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Springs Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Soccerfield Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5500
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
81601, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Project Rebound High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
695 Red Mountain Dr
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9546
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9546
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Yampah Teen Parent Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
695 Red Mountain Dr
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81601, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81601, CO include Riverview School and Glenwood Springs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81601?
2 public middle schools are located in 81601.
What is the racial composition of students in 81601?
81601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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