For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 777 students in Steamboat Springs, CO. The top-ranked public middle schools in Steamboat Springs, CO are Steamboat Springs Middle School and Sleeping Giant School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steamboat Springs, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Steamboat Springs have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Steamboat Springs, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steamboat Springs Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39610 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Sleeping Giant School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40250 Giant View Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Steamboat Springs, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Steamboat Springs, CO include Steamboat Springs Middle School and Sleeping Giant School. Steamboat Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public middle schools are located in Steamboat Springs?
2 public middle schools are located in Steamboat Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Steamboat Springs?
Steamboat Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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