For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 6,763 students in Longmont, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Longmont, CO are Altona Middle School, Twin Peaks Classical Academy and Flagstaff 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Longmont, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Twin Peaks Classical 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
Gr: K-12 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: K-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1212.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Longmont, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult Educationlincoln Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
820 Main St
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 678-5662
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 678-5662
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 57%
233 East Mountain View
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7900
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
333 East Mountain View
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-4280
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-4280
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3969
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3969
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
1440 Collyer St
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3761
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3761
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Ute Creek Secondary Charter Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1198 Boston Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 774-0066
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 774-0066
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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, Twin Peaks Classical Academy and Flagstaff Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Longmont?
12 public middle schools are located in Longmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Longmont?
Longmont public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Longmont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Longmont include: Altona Middle School vs. Westview Middle School, Westview Middle School vs. Altona Middle School, Trail Ridge Middle School vs. Westview Middle School
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