For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 838 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 21% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80226, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80226, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creighton Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6282
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6282
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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