For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 851 students in Steamboat Springs, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Steamboat Springs, CO are Steamboat Springs Middle School and Sleeping Giant School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steamboat Springs, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Steamboat Springs have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Steamboat Springs, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steamboat Springs Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39610 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Sleeping Giant School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40250 Giant View Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
Steamboat Springs, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Grades: PK
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Steamboat Springs, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Steamboat Springs, CO include Steamboat Springs Middle School and Sleeping Giant School.
How many public middle schools are located in Steamboat Springs?
2 public middle schools are located in Steamboat Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Steamboat Springs?
Steamboat Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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