For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 542 students in Alamosa, CO.
The top ranked public middle school in Alamosa, CO is Ortega Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alamosa, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Alamosa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Alamosa, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ortega Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Victoria Avenue
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1650
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1650
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alamosa Alternative Education School
Alternative School
209 Victoria Ave
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-7640
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-7640
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Alamosa, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alamosa Ombudsman School Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2431 Main Street
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 937-2112
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 937-2112
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Alamosa Open School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
216 Victoria St
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1640
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1640
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
11th And Hunt Aves
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-6791
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-6791
Grades: 2-3
| 309 students
108 La Veta Ave
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-3684
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-3684
Grades: 4-5
| 348 students
6935 State Hwy 17
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-6875
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-6875
Grades: K-1
| 351 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Alamosa, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Alamosa, CO include Ortega Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alamosa?
2 public middle schools are located in Alamosa.
What is the racial composition of students in Alamosa?
Alamosa public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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