For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 76 students in 81235, CO.
The top ranked public middle school in 81235, CO is Lake City Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 81235 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81235, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81235, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake City Community School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 North Silver Street
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2314
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2314
Grades: PK-12
| 76 students
81235, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 39
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2316
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2316
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
P O Box 39
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2578
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2578
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 81235, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 81235, CO include Lake City Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81235?
1 public middle schools are located in 81235.
What is the racial composition of students in 81235?
81235 public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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