For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 229 students in 81635, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in 81635, CO is Grand Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 81635 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81635, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81635, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Valley Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
0364 Siprelle Drive
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
81635, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
741 Tamarisk Trail
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5700
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5700
Gr: PK | 50 students Minority enrollment: 52%
460 Stone Quarry Rd
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5701
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5701
Gr: 4-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81635, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81635, CO include Grand Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81635?
1 public middle schools are located in 81635.
What is the racial composition of students in 81635?
81635 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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