For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,803 students in Loveland, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Loveland, CO are New Vision Charter School, Loveland Classical School and High Plains School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Loveland, 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 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Loveland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Loveland, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Vision Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2366 E 1st Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 593-5827
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 593-5827
Gr: K-8 | 1,006 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Loveland Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3835 Sw 14th Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 541-1507
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 541-1507
Gr: K-12 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
High Plains School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4255 Buffalo Mountain Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 679-9800
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 679-9800
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Walt Clark Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2605 Carlisle Drive
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-5400
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Lucile Erwin Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Lucerne Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7600
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Bill Reed Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 West 4th Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-7200
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Peakview Academy At Conrad Ball
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2660 North Monroe Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7300
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
2525 Van Buren Ct
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5300
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5300
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 112:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Loveland, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
860 East 29 Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6400
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6400
Gr: K-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
1500 Monroe Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6500
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
407 East 42nd Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6800
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6800
Gr: K-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
2890 North Monroe Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5132
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5132
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1811 West 15th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7000
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7000
Gr: K-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Loveland, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Loveland, CO include New Vision Charter School, Loveland Classical School and High Plains School.
How many public middle schools are located in Loveland?
8 public middle schools are located in Loveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Loveland?
Loveland public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Loveland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Loveland include: Lucile Erwin Middle School vs. Bill Reed Middle School, Bill Reed Middle School vs. Lucile Erwin Middle School, New Vision Charter School vs. Loveland Classical School
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