For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,805 students in 80229, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80229, CO are Explore Pk-8, Monterey Community School and Achieve Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80229 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80229, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80229, CO Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Explore Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10310 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 578 students
Rank: #22.
Monterey Community School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2210 Mcelwain Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Grades: K-8
| 366 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Achieve Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 397 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Clayton Partnership School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Grades: K-8
| 407 students
Rank: #55.
York International
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9200 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Grades: K-12
| 851 students
Rank: #66.
Meadow Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9150 Monroe St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 411 students
Rank: #77.
Thornton Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9451 Hoffman Way
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5160
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5160
Grades: 6-8
| 795 students
80229, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9100 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Grades: K-5
| 930 students
2690 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Grades: K-1
| 310 students
Crossroad Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
455 Eppinger Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
High Plains High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
455 East Eppinger Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5818
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5818
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
602 East 64th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1100
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1100
Grades: PK-K
| 327 students
9150 Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
2201 Mc Elwain Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
New America School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
601 East 64th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
89000 York Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1200
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
1200 East 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1660
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1660
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9200 York Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80229, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80229, CO include Explore Pk-8, Monterey Community School and Achieve Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 80229, CO?
7 public middle schools are located in 80229, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 80229, CO?
80229, CO public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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