For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 158 students in Merino, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Merino, CO is Merino Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merino, CO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Merino have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Merino, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merino Junior Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lee
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7424
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7424
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Merino, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Merino, CO include Merino Junior Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Merino?
1 public middle schools are located in Merino.
What is the racial composition of students in Merino?
Merino public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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