For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 866 students in 80226, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80226, CO are Creighton Middle School and Miller Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80226 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80226, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80226, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creighton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6282
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6282
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #22.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
80226, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11025 West Glennon Drive
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
Great Work Montessori (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5300 West Center Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Meadowlark Cottage Day Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
110 South Cody Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80226, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80226, CO include Creighton Middle School and Miller Special Education.
How many public middle schools are located in 80226?
2 public middle schools are located in 80226.
What is the racial composition of students in 80226?
80226 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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