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Best La Plata County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,020 students in La Plata County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in La Plata County, 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.
La Plata County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in La Plata County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 La Plata County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 4-8
| 301 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 169 students
Rank: #44.
Miller Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2608 Junction Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-1418
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #55.
Escalante Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
141 Baker Lane
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-9491
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #66.
Bayfield Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
615 E. Oak
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9592
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #77.
Ignacio Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Ignacio Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0600
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in La Plata County, CO

La Plata County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
315 Ignacio St
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
535 Candelaria Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
720 Turner Drive
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 375-2781
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in La Plata County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in La Plata County, CO include Mountain Middle School, Southwest Colorado Eschool and The Juniper School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Plataunty?
8 public middle schools are located in La Plataunty.
What is the racial composition of students in La Plataunty?
La Plataunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% 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 La Plataunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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