For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,161 students in Routt County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Routt County, CO are Steamboat Springs Middle School, North Routt Community Charter School and Sleeping Giant School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Routt County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Routt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Routt County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steamboat Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39610 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
North Routt Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26990 Eagle Lane
Clark, CO 80428
(970) 871-6062
Clark, CO 80428
(970) 871-6062
Grades: PK-8
| 88 students
Rank: #33.
Sleeping Giant School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40250 Giant View Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Soroco Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 South Grant Street
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-8531
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-8531
Grades: 6-8
| 72 students
Rank: #55.
Hayden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
495 West Jefferson Street
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3762
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3762
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
Routt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Routt County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 158
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2313
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2313
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Grades: PK
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Routt County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Routt County, CO include Steamboat Springs Middle School, North Routt Community Charter School and Sleeping Giant School.
How many public middle schools are located in Routtunty?
5 public middle schools are located in Routtunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Routtunty?
Routtunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% 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 Routtunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Routtunty include: Soroco Middle School vs. Steamboat Springs Middle School, Soroco Middle School vs. Hayden Middle School, Hayden Middle School vs. Soroco Middle School
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