Best 80017 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,589 students in 80017, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80017, CO are Vanguard Classical School - East and Global Village Academy Aurora. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80017 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80017, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80017, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vanguard Classical School - East
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17101 East Ohio Drive
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Gr: K-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Global Village Academy Aurora
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16401 E Alameda Dr
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 309-6657
Gr: K-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80017 Colorado

80017, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
450 South Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 621-5094
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80017, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80017, CO include Vanguard Classical School - East and Global Village Academy Aurora.
How many public middle schools are located in 80017?
2 public middle schools are located in 80017.
What is the racial composition of students in 80017?
80017 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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