For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 528 students in Pitkin County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pitkin County, CO are Aspen Community Charter School and Aspen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pitkin County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Pitkin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Pitkin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aspen Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1199 Woody Creek Road
Woody Creek, CO 81656
(970) 923-4080
Woody Creek, CO 81656
(970) 923-4080
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Aspen Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pitkin County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pitkin County, CO include Aspen Community Charter School and Aspen Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pitkinunty?
2 public middle schools are located in Pitkinunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Pitkinunty?
Pitkinunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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