Best 81428 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 247 students in 81428, CO.

The top-ranked public middle school in 81428, CO is Paonia K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle school in zipcode 81428 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81428, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).