For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 518 students in 81201, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 81201, CO are Crest Academy, Salida Middle School and Salida Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
黑料网官网 middle schools in zipcode 81201 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81201, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 81201, CO 黑料网官网 Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crest Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 12th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-2977
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-2977
Grades: 5-8
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Salida Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 Milford Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5300
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5300
Grades: 5-8
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Salida Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1040 I Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887
Grades: PK-8
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 81201, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 81201, CO include Crest Academy, Salida Middle School and Salida Montessori Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81201?
3 public middle schools are located in 81201.
What is the racial composition of students in 81201?
81201 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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