Top 5 Best 80204 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,812 students in 80204, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80204, CO are Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School, Denver Center For International Studies and Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80204 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80204, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80204, CO Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
750 Galapago St.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Grades: 6-8
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Denver Center For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
574 West 6th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Grades: 6-12
| 516 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0260
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #44.
West Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
951 Elati St
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5460
Grades: 6-8
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
Strive Prep - Lake
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 551-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 208 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80204 Colorado

80204, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ace Community Challenge School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
948 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 436-9588
Grades: 8-10
| 181 students
574 West 6th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6906
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
750 Galapago
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-1473
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
3001 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473
Grades: 12
| n/a students
1150 Lipan St
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6364
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0380
Grades: 8
| 185 students
Life Skills Center Of Denver (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
1000 Cherokee
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 889-2897
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
1062 Delaware St
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 575-6690
Grades: 6-12
| 147 students
951 Elati Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5390
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
951 Elati Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80204, CO?
How many public middle schools are located in 80204, CO?
5 public middle schools are located in 80204, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 80204, CO?
80204, CO public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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