Best Salida Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 573 students in Salida, CO.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Salida, CO are Crest Academy, Salida Montessori Charter School and Salida Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Salida, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Salida have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).