For the 2026 school year, there are 6 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, The Juniper School and Miller Middle 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in La Plata County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
108 West 31st Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Gr: 4-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
The Juniper School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 Sawyer Dr
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 764-4185
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 764-4185
Gr: K-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Miller Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2608 Junction Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-1418
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-1418
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Escalante Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
141 Baker Lane
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-9491
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-9491
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Bayfield Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 E. Oak
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9592
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9592
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Ignacio Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Ignacio Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0600
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0600
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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, The Juniper School and Miller Middle 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in La Plataunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in La Plataunty include: Escalante Middle School vs. Miller Middle School, Miller Middle School vs. Escalante Middle School, Mountain Middle School vs. Miller Middle School
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