For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 336 students in Saguache County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Saguache County, CO are Moffat Prek-12 School, Crestone Charter School and Mountain Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saguache County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Saguache County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Saguache County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moffat Prek-12 School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Garfield Avenue
Moffat, CO 81143
(719) 256-4710
Moffat, CO 81143
(719) 256-4710
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Crestone Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 Lime Avenue
Crestone, CO 81131
(719) 256-4907
Crestone, CO 81131
(719) 256-4907
Gr: K-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Valley School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
403 Pitkin Avenue
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Saguache County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 Garfield Ave
Moffat, CO 81143
(719) 256-4710
Moffat, CO 81143
(719) 256-4710
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
501 Garfield Ave
Moffat, CO 81143
(719) 256-4710
Moffat, CO 81143
(719) 256-4710
Gr: 6-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
403 Pitkin Avenue
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Gr: PK-5 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
403 Pitkin Avenue
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Saguache, CO 81149
(719) 655-2578
Gr: 6-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Saguache County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Saguache County, CO include Moffat Prek-12 School, Crestone Charter School and Mountain Valley School.
How many public middle schools are located in Saguacheunty?
3 public middle schools are located in Saguacheunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Saguacheunty?
Saguacheunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Saguacheunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Saguacheunty include: Crestone Charter School vs. Moffat Prek-12 School, Moffat Prek-12 School vs. Crestone Charter School, Moffat Prek-12 School vs. Mountain Valley School
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