For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,099 students in Fremont County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fremont County, CO are Canon Exploratory School, Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School and Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fremont County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Fremont County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Fremont County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canon Exploratory School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2855 North 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6050
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6050
Grades: K-8
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
809 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Rank: #44.
Canon City Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Main Steeet
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5740
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #55.
Florence Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2006 State Highway 67
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414
Grades: 7-12
| 592 students
Rank: #66.
Harrison School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5970
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5970
Grades: K-8
| 489 students
Fremont County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 North 14th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
0345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
403 West 5th St
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-2510
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-2510
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
215 North Maple
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4856
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4856
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Garden Park High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 North Sixth St
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
202 East Douglas
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Grades: 1-6
| 72 students
403 West 5th
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6312
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6312
Grades: 5-8
| 14 students
100 Illinois
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fremont County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fremont County, CO include Canon Exploratory School, Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School and Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fremontunty?
6 public middle schools are located in Fremontunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Fremontunty?
Fremontunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% 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 Fremontunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fremontunty include: Canon Exploratory School vs. Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School, Canon City Middle School vs. Harrison School, Harrison School vs. Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
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