For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 274 students in La Jara, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Jara, 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.
La Jara, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in La Jara have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 Public Middle Schools in La Jara, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Centauri Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17891 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
La Jara, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in La Jara, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Jara, CO include North Conejos Alternative Program and Centauri Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Jara?
2 public middle schools are located in La Jara.
What is the racial composition of students in La Jara?
La Jara 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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