For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 836 students in Summit County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Summit County, CO are Summit Middle School and Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summit County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Summit County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Summit County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
158 School Road
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1200
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
158 School Road
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1900
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1900
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Summit County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Summit County Dor Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
465 Brian Ave
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 468-6701
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 468-6701
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Summit County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Summit County, CO include Summit Middle School and Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Summitunty?
2 public middle schools are located in Summitunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Summitunty?
Summitunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Summitunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Summitunty include: Summit Middle School vs. Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School, Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School vs. Summit Middle School
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