For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,284 students in 81402, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81402, CO are Peak Virtual Academy, Columbine Middle School and Centennial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 81402 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81402, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81402, CO Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peak Virtual Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 N. 6th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Columbine Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 South 12th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
81402, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Vista Adult High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P O Box 10,000
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2944
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2944
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81402, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81402, CO include Peak Virtual Academy, Columbine Middle School and Centennial Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81402?
3 public middle schools are located in 81402.
What is the racial composition of students in 81402?
81402 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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