For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 118 students in 81055, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in 81055, CO is La Veta Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 81055 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81055, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81055, CO Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Veta Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81055, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81055, CO include La Veta Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81055?
1 public middle schools are located in 81055.
What is the racial composition of students in 81055?
81055 public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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