For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,712 students in 80210, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80210, CO are Slavens K-8 School, Merrill Middle School and Grant Beacon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80210 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80210, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80210, CO Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Slavens K-8 School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3000 South Clayton Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-4150
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-4150
Gr: K-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Merrill Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1551 South Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0600
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0600
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Grant Beacon Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1751 South Washington Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-9360
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-9360
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
80210, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2330 South Sherman Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 744-2381
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 744-2381
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80210, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80210, CO include Slavens K-8 School, Merrill Middle School and Grant Beacon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80210?
3 public middle schools are located in 80210.
What is the racial composition of students in 80210?
80210 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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