For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 591 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81050, CO Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tiger Trades Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 East 6th Stree
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
Gr: 5-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
La Junta Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1817 Smithland Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Gr: 7-12 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
81050, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tiger Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
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 52% (majority Hispanic).
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