Top 5 Best 80221 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,120 students in 80221, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80221, CO are Global Intermediate Academy, Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy and Metropolitan Arts 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 9% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 27%), 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80221, CO Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Global Intermediate Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Grades: 4-8
| 337 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3475 West 67th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Grades: PK-8
| 636 students
Rank: #33.
Metropolitan Arts Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2341 Sherrelwood Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1884
Grades: PK-8
| 344 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Orchard Park Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7395 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-2300
Grades: PK-8
| 529 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Trailside Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 West 67th Pl.
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 514 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7001 Lipan Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-8583
Grades: PK-8
| 384 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Iver C. Ranum Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 West 80th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-9577
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80221 Colorado

80221, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3555 West 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
5301 Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 650-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
1940 Elmwood Ln
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7526
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
7700 Delta St
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1400
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1740 Jordan Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1330
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2401 West 80th Ave
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-9577
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
3475 West 67th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7503
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
601 E 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
9450 Pecos St
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5120
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
660 West 70th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1560
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
7700 Delta Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1400
Grades: K-5
| 630 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80221, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80221, CO include Global Intermediate Academy, Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy and Metropolitan Arts Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 80221, CO?
7 public middle schools are located in 80221, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 80221, CO?
80221, CO public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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