For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 315 students in San Miguel County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Miguel County, CO are Telluride Middle School and Norwood Public Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Miguel County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in San Miguel County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in San Miguel County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Telluride Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
721 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-4719
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-4719
Gr: 7-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Norwood Public Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 West Summit Street
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Miguel County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Miguel County, CO include Telluride Middle School and Norwood Public Schools.
How many public middle schools are located in San Miguelunty?
2 public middle schools are located in San Miguelunty.
What is the racial composition of students in San Miguelunty?
San Miguelunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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