For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 440 students in 81647, CO.
The top ranked public middle school in 81647, CO is Riverside School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 81647 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81647, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81647, CO Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Alder Avenue
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-7800
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 81647, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 81647, CO include Riverside School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81647?
1 public middle schools are located in 81647.
What is the racial composition of students in 81647?
81647 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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