Best Pagosa Springs Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 595 students in Pagosa Springs, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pagosa Springs, 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.
Pagosa Springs, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Pagosa Springs 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 Public Middle Schools in Pagosa Springs, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pagosa Springs Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Lewis Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2794
Gr: 5-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Pagosa Peak Open School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Parelli Way
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Pagosa Springs, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4th And Lewis
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2835
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
None
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(303) 866-6600
Gr: 5-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pagosa Springs, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pagosa Springs, CO include Pagosa Springs Middle School and Pagosa Peak Open School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pagosa Springs?
2 public middle schools are located in Pagosa Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Pagosa Springs?
Pagosa Springs 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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