For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 595 students in Pagosa Springs, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pagosa Springs, CO are Pagosa Springs Middle School and Pagosa Peak Open School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pagosa Springs, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Pagosa Springs have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Pagosa Springs, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pagosa Springs Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Lewis Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2794
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2794
Gr: 5-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Pagosa Peak Open School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Parelli Way
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Pagosa Springs, Colorado 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Archuleta County High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4th And Lewis
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2835
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2835
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pagosa Springs, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pagosa Springs, CO include Pagosa Springs Middle School and Pagosa Peak Open School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pagosa Springs?
2 public middle schools are located in Pagosa Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Pagosa Springs?
Pagosa Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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