Best 80005 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,401 students in 80005, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80005, CO are Excel Academy Charter School, Oberon Middle School and Pomona Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80005 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80005, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80005, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11500 W. 84th Ave
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Gr: K-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Oberon Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7300 Quail Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-2020
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Pomona Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8101 West Pomona Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0710
Gr: 6-12 | 1,252 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80005, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80005, CO include Excel Academy Charter School, Oberon Middle School and Pomona Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80005?
3 public middle schools are located in 80005.
What is the racial composition of students in 80005?
80005 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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