For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 309 students in Monte Vista, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Monte Vista, CO are Monte Vista On-line Academy, Sargent Junior High School and Monte Vista Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monte Vista, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Monte Vista have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 Monte Vista, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monte Vista On-line Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
345 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Grades: 4-12
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Sargent Junior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Grades: 7-8
| 51 students
Rank: #33.
Monte Vista Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 Sherman Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Monte Vista, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
525 Second Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Monte Vista, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Monte Vista, CO include Monte Vista On-line Academy, Sargent Junior High School and Monte Vista Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Monte Vista?
3 public middle schools are located in Monte Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Monte Vista?
Monte Vista public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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