For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,298 students in Erie, CO. The top ranked public middle schools in Erie, CO are Meadowlark School, Aspen Ridge Preparatory School and Soaring Heights Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Erie have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Erie, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 Sweet Meadow Lane
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 561-5104
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 561-5104
Grades: PK-8
| 754 students
Rank: #22.
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Austin Avenue
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 242-6225
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 242-6225
Grades: K-8
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Soaring Heights Pk-8
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3280 County Road 5
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8020
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8020
Grades: PK-8
| 1,254 students
Rank: #44.
Erie Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Main Street
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3391
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Erie, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Erie, CO include Meadowlark School, Aspen Ridge Preparatory School and Soaring Heights Pk-8. Erie has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public middle schools are located in Erie?
4 public middle schools are located in Erie.
What is the racial composition of students in Erie?
Erie public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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