For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 504 students in Washington County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, CO are Arickaree Undivided High School, Akron Elementary School and Otis Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arickaree Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Akron Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Elm Avenue
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2266
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2266
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Otis Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
518 Dungan
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Woodlin Undivided High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15400 Co Road L
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Lone Star Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Gr: 7-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Black Forest Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
5450 Meridian Road
Anton, CO 80801
(719) 683-9544
Anton, CO 80801
(719) 683-9544
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, CO include Arickaree Undivided High School, Akron Elementary School and Otis Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washingtonunty?
5 public middle schools are located in Washingtonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Washingtonunty?
Washingtonunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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