For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,420 students in 81212, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81212, 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 81212 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81212, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81212, CO Public Middle Schools (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.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81212, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81212, CO include Canon Exploratory School, Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School and Canon City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81212?
4 public middle schools are located in 81212.
What is the racial composition of students in 81212?
81212 public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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