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Best 81144 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 309 students in 81144, CO.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 81144, CO are Monte Vista On-line Academy, Sargent Junior High School and Monte Vista Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 81144 have an score of 12% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81144, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81144, CO Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Monte Vista On-line Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
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345 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212

Gr: 4-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: #22.

Sargent Junior High School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
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7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025

Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Rank: #33.

Monte Vista Middle School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
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3720 Sherman Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984

Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

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81144, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Monte Vista Shared School (Closed 2015)

525 Second Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996

Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81144, CO?

The top-ranked public middle schools in 81144, CO include Monte Vista On-line Academy, Sargent Junior High School and Monte Vista Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 81144?

3 public middle schools are located in 81144.

What is the racial composition of students in 81144?

81144 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).