For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 241 students in Buena Vista, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Buena Vista, CO are Chaffee County High School and Buena Vista Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Vista, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Buena Vista have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Buena Vista, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chaffee County High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
549 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7060
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Buena Vista, Colorado ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arrowhead Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
P O Box 1199
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
613 East Main St
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Grades: 3-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Buena Vista, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Buena Vista, CO include Chaffee County High School and Buena Vista Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Buena Vista?
2 public middle schools are located in Buena Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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