Best 81050 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 628 students in 81050, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 81050, CO are Tiger Trades Academy and La Junta Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 81050 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81050, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81050, CO Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tiger Trades Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 East 6th Stree
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
Gr: 5-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
La Junta Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1817 Smithland Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Gr: 7-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 81050 Colorado

81050, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Gr: 9-12
901 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4371
Gr: 6-8
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 81050, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 81050, CO include Tiger Trades Academy and La Junta Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81050?
2 public middle schools are located in 81050.
What is the racial composition of students in 81050?
81050 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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