For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 440 students in New Castle, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in New Castle, CO is Riverside School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle, CO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 New Castle, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Alder Avenue
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-7800
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in New Castle, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in New Castle, CO include Riverside School.
How many public middle schools are located in New Castle?
1 public middle schools are located in New Castle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?
New Castle public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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