For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 274 students in 81140, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 81140, CO are North Conejos Alternative Program and Centauri Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 81140 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81140, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81140, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Conejos Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Main Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Centauri Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17891 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
81140, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
La Jara Second Chance School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Spruce Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 81140, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 81140, CO include North Conejos Alternative Program and Centauri Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81140?
2 public middle schools are located in 81140.
What is the racial composition of students in 81140?
81140 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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