Best 81424 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 31 students in 81424, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in 81424, CO is Nucla Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 81424 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81424, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81424, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nucla Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
225 West 4th Avenue
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Gr: 7-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81424, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81424, CO include Nucla Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81424?
1 public middle schools are located in 81424.
What is the racial composition of students in 81424?
81424 public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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