For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,657 students in 80601, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80601, CO are Foundations Academy, Bromley East Charter School and Innovations & Options. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80601 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80601, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80601, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foundations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 South 45th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Gr: K-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Bromley East Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
356 Longspur Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Gr: PK-8 | 1,214 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Innovations & Options
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Gr: 6-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
27j Online Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 N. 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2527
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2527
Gr: 6-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Vikan Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
879 Jessup Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4050
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4050
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Overland Trail Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 North 19th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4000
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
80601, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
89 N 6th Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5490
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5490
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80601, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80601, CO include Foundations Academy, Bromley East Charter School and Innovations & Options.
How many public middle schools are located in 80601?
6 public middle schools are located in 80601.
What is the racial composition of students in 80601?
80601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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