For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 632 students in Rio Grande County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rio Grande County, CO are Monte Vista On-line Academy, Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School and Sargent Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Grande County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Rio Grande County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rio Grande County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monte Vista On-line Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Gr: 4-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 French Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4050
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4050
Gr: 7-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Sargent Junior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Monte Vista Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 Sherman Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Skoglund Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rio Grande County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
77011th St
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Gr: K-1 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
525 Second Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
10th & Oak
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Gr: K-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rio Grande County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rio Grande County, CO include Monte Vista On-line Academy, Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School and Sargent Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rio Grandeunty?
5 public middle schools are located in Rio Grandeunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Grandeunty?
Rio Grandeunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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