Best 81147 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 595 students in 81147, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 81147, CO are Pagosa Springs Middle School and Pagosa Peak Open School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 81147 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81147, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81147, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pagosa Springs Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Lewis Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2794
Grades: 5-8
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Pagosa Peak Open School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Parelli Way
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Grades: K-8
| 106 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 81147 Colorado

81147, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4th And Lewis
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2835
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
None
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(303) 866-6600
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 81147, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 81147, CO include Pagosa Springs Middle School and Pagosa Peak Open School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81147?
2 public middle schools are located in 81147.
What is the racial composition of students in 81147?
81147 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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