For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 812 students in Delta, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Delta, CO are Delta Academy Of Applied Learning, Delta Middle School and Grand Mesa Choice Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delta, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Delta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Delta, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delta Academy Of Applied Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
822 Grand Ave
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-0835
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-0835
Gr: 5-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Delta Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8046
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8046
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Grand Mesa Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Vision Charter Academy K-8
Charter School
263 Main Street Unit 1
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8336
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8336
Gr: K-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 195:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Delta, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1765 Highway 50
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-7671
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-7671
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1080 Pioneer Road
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-6505
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-6505
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
North Fork Vision School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7655 2075
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-4438
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-4438
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Delta, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Delta, CO include Delta Academy Of Applied Learning, Delta Middle School and Grand Mesa Choice Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Delta?
4 public middle schools are located in Delta.
What is the racial composition of students in Delta?
Delta public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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