For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 464 students in Conejos County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Conejos County, CO are North Conejos Alternative Program, Sanford Junior/senior High School and Centauri Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Conejos County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Conejos County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Conejos County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Conejos Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Main Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Sanford Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Grades: 7-12
| 164 students
Rank: #33.
Centauri Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17891 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
Rank: #44.
Antonito Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13099 County Rd G
Antonito, CO 81120
(719) 376-5468
Antonito, CO 81120
(719) 376-5468
Grades: 7-8
| 26 students
Conejos County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
La Jara Second Chance School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Spruce Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Conejos County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Conejos County, CO include North Conejos Alternative Program, Sanford Junior/senior High School and Centauri Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Conejosunty?
4 public middle schools are located in Conejosunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Conejosunty?
Conejosunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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