For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,670 students in 80817, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80817, CO are Janitell Junior High School and Fountain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80817 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80817, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80817, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Janitell Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7635 Fountain Mesa Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 391-3295
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 391-3295
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
Fountain Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 N. Sante Fe
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1580
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80817, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80817, CO include Janitell Junior High School and Fountain Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80817?
2 public middle schools are located in 80817.
What is the racial composition of students in 80817?
80817 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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