For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 400 students in Lake County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lake County, CO is Lake County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, CO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lake County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 West 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Gr: 7-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Gr: 11-12
315 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6920
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6920
Gr: PK | 63 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lake County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake County, CO include Lake County High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lakeunty?
1 public middle schools are located in Lakeunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeunty?
Lakeunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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