For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 54 students in 81427, CO.
The top ranked public middle school in 81427, CO is Ouray Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 81427 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81427, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81427, CO Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ouray Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Gr: 5-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 81427, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 81427, CO include Ouray Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81427?
1 public middle schools are located in 81427.
What is the racial composition of students in 81427?
81427 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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