For the 2026 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 40% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Pitkin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pitkin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Aspen Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Gr: 5-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 52% (majority Hispanic).
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