For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 3,973 students in 80221, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80221, CO are Orchard Park Academy, Metropolitan Arts Academy and Trailside Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80221 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80221, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80221, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orchard Park Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7395 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-2300
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-2300
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Metropolitan Arts Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2341 Sherrelwood Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1884
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1884
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Trailside Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 West 67th Pl.
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Fairview Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7826 Fairview Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1405
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1405
Gr: PK-7 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3475 West 67th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Global Intermediate Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Gr: 4-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Lipan Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-8583
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-8583
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 412-7610
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 412-7610
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Iver C. Ranum Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 West 80th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-9577
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-9577
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
7350 North Broadway
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Gr: K-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
7350 North Broadway Suite 200
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Gr: 7-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
80221, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3555 West 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
5301 Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 650-3000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 650-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
1740 Jordan Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1330
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1330
Gr: PK-5
3475 West 67th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7503
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7503
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
601 E 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1960
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
9450 Pecos St
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5120
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5120
Gr: 6-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
7700 Delta Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1400
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1400
Gr: K-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80221, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80221, CO include Orchard Park Academy, Metropolitan Arts Academy and Trailside Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 80221?
11 public middle schools are located in 80221.
What is the racial composition of students in 80221?
80221 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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