For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,357 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 13% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80204, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80204, CO Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Galapago St.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Denver Center For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
574 West 6th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Gr: 6-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Lake Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0260
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0260
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
West Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
951 Elati St
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5460
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5460
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
80204, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ace Community Challenge School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
948 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 436-9588
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 436-9588
Gr: 8-10 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
574 West 6th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6906
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6906
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
750 Galapago
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-1473
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-1473
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3001 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473
Gr: 12
2715 West 11th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7540
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0380
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0380
Gr: 8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Life Skills Center Of Denver (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1000 Cherokee
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 889-2897
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 889-2897
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
P.s.1 Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1062 Delaware St
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 575-6690
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 575-6690
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Strive Prep - Lake (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 551-7200
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 551-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
West Career Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
951 Elati Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5390
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5390
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80204, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80204, CO include Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School, Denver Center For International Studies and Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80204?
4 public middle schools are located in 80204.
What is the racial composition of students in 80204?
80204 public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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