For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 392 students in 81621, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in 81621, CO is Basalt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 81621 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81621, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81621, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basalt Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 School Street
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Gr: 5-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81621, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81621, CO include Basalt Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81621?
1 public middle schools are located in 81621.
What is the racial composition of students in 81621?
81621 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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