For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 172 students in 81082, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in 81082, CO is Trinidad Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 81082 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81082, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81082, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trinidad Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 Park Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4411
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4411
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81082, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81082, CO include Trinidad Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81082?
1 public middle schools are located in 81082.
What is the racial composition of students in 81082?
81082 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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