For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 252 students in Paonia, CO.
The top ranked public middle school in Paonia, CO is Paonia K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paonia, CO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Paonia have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Paonia, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paonia K-8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
Paonia, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lamborn Vision School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
15521 Black Bridge Rd
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3165
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3165
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
846 Grand Avenue
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4882
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4882
Grades: 7-12
| 213 students
P O Box 10
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4833
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4833
Grades: 6-8
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Paonia, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Paonia, CO include Paonia K-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Paonia?
1 public middle schools are located in Paonia.
What is the racial composition of students in Paonia?
Paonia public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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