For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 158 students in Merino, CO.
The top ranked public middle school in Merino, CO is Merino Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merino, CO public middle school 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 Merino have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Middle Schools in Merino, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merino Junior Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lee
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7424
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7424
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Merino, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Merino, CO include Merino Junior Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Merino?
1 public middle schools are located in Merino.
What is the racial composition of students in Merino?
Merino public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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