For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 504 students in Washington County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, CO are Akron Elementary School, Arickaree Undivided High School and Otis Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Akron Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Elm Avenue
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2266
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2266
Grades: PK-8
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Arickaree Undivided High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Rank: #33.
Otis Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
518 Dungan
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Rank: #44.
Woodlin Undivided High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15400 Co Road L
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Rank: #55.
Lone Star Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Grades: 7-8
| 24 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Black Forest Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
5450 Meridian Road
Anton, CO 80801
(719) 683-9544
Anton, CO 80801
(719) 683-9544
Grades: PK-8
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, CO include Akron Elementary School, Arickaree Undivided High School and Otis Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washingtonunty?
5 public middle schools are located in Washingtonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Washingtonunty?
Washingtonunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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