For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,420 students in Canon City, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Canon City, 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.
Canon City, CO public middle schools 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 Canon City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Canon City, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 312 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 489 students
Canon City, Colorado ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 North 14th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Garden Park High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 North Sixth St
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
202 East Douglas
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Grades: 1-6
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Canon City, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Canon City, CO include Canon Exploratory School, Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School and Canon City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Canon City?
4 public middle schools are located in Canon City.
What is the racial composition of students in Canon City?
Canon City public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Canon City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Canon City include: Canon City Middle School vs. Harrison School, Canon Exploratory School vs. Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School, Harrison School vs. Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
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