For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 7,651 students in Longmont, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Longmont, CO are Altona Middle School, Apex Home School Enrichment Program and Twin Peaks Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Longmont, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Longmont have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Longmont, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altona Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4600 Clover Basin Drive
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 494-3980
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 494-3980
Grades: 6-8
| 741 students
Rank: #22.
Apex Home School Enrichment Program
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1351 S. Sunset St Unit B
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8600
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8600
Grades: K-12
| 717 students
Rank: #33.
Twin Peaks Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
340 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7286
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7286
Grades: K-12
| 852 students
Rank: #44.
Flagstaff Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2040 Miller Drive
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-7900
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-7900
Grades: PK-8
| 775 students
Rank: #55.
Westview Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1651 Airport Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 772-3134
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 772-3134
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: #66.
St. Vrain Community Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1055 Delaware Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 682-4339
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 682-4339
Grades: PK-8
| 267 students
Rank: #77.
Firestone Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5753 Twilight Avenue
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 772-3711
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 772-3711
Grades: PK-8
| 615 students
Rank: #88.
Coal Ridge Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6201 Booth Drive
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 833-4176
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 833-4176
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #99.
Sunset Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S. Sunset
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-3963
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-3963
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: #1010.
St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 S. Pratt Parkway
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8800
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8800
Grades: K-12
| 329 students
Rank: #1111.
Trail Ridge Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Button Rock Drive
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 494-3820
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 494-3820
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: #1212.
Longs Peak Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 14th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-5611
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-5611
Grades: 5-8
| 382 students
Rank: #1313.
Timberline Pk-8
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
233 East Mountain View Avenue
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 772-3900
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 772-3900
Grades: PK-8
| 778 students
Longmont, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Educationlincoln Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
820 Main St
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 678-5662
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 678-5662
Grades: 6-12
| 122 students
233 East Mountain View
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7900
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 414 students
333 East Mountain View
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-4280
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-4280
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3975
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3975
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3969
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3969
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
1440 Collyer St
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3761
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3761
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Ute Creek Secondary Charter Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1198 Boston Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 774-0066
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 774-0066
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Longmont, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Longmont, CO include Altona Middle School, Apex Home School Enrichment Program and Twin Peaks Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Longmont?
13 public middle schools are located in Longmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Longmont?
Longmont public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Longmont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Longmont include: Westview Middle School vs. Altona Middle School, Altona Middle School vs. Westview Middle School, St. Vrain Community Montessori School vs. Flagstaff Charter Academy
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