For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,099 students in Fremont County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fremont County, CO are Canon Exploratory School, Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School and Canon City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fremont County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Fremont County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fremont County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canon Exploratory School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2855 North 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6050
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6050
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
809 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Canon City Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Main Steeet
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5740
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Harrison School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5970
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5970
Gr: K-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Florence Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2006 State Highway 67
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414
Gr: 7-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fremont County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fremont County, CO include Canon Exploratory School, Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School and Canon City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fremontunty?
6 public middle schools are located in Fremontunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Fremontunty?
Fremontunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Fremontunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fremontunty include: Harrison School vs. Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School, Canon Exploratory School vs. Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School, Canon City Middle School vs. Harrison School
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