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Best Durango Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,580 students in Durango, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Durango, CO are Mountain Middle School, Southwest Colorado Eschool and The Juniper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durango, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Durango have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Durango, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
108 West 31st Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Gr: 4-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Colorado Eschool
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 Camino Del Rio Suite 220
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-0946
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
The Juniper School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 Sawyer Dr
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 764-4185
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Miller Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2608 Junction Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-1418
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Escalante Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
141 Baker Lane
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-9491
Gr: 6-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
District 9-r Shared School
201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Gr: K-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 156:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Durango, Colorado

Durango, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Durango Second Chance (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
The Excel Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Robert Denier Youth Services Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 Turner Drive
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 375-2781
Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Durango, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Durango, CO include Mountain Middle School, Southwest Colorado Eschool and The Juniper School.
How many public middle schools are located in Durango?
6 public middle schools are located in Durango.
What is the racial composition of students in Durango?
Durango public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Durango are often viewed compared to one another?

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