For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 221 students in 80517, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in 80517, CO is Estes Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80517 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80517, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80517, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estes Park Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Manford Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-4439
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-4439
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Estes Park Options School
Alternative School
1575 South St. Vrain Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-2361
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-2361
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
80517, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1505 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-7406
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-7406
Gr: 3-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80517, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80517, CO include Estes Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80517?
2 public middle schools are located in 80517.
What is the racial composition of students in 80517?
80517 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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