For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 302 students in 81419, CO.
The top ranked public middle school in 81419, CO is Hotchkiss Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 81419 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81419, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81419, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hotchkiss Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
465 Lorah Lane
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3325
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3325
Grades: PK-8
| 302 students
81419, Colorado 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 60
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3144
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3144
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
North Fork Montessori School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
397 Bulldog St
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-5910
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-5910
Grades: PK-6
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 81419, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 81419, CO include Hotchkiss Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81419?
1 public middle schools are located in 81419.
What is the racial composition of students in 81419?
81419 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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