For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,117 students in 80226, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80226, CO are Creighton Middle School, Miller Special Education and Great Work Montessori. 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 22% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80226, CO Public Middle Schools (2024)
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
| 780 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
| 100 students
Rank: #33.
Great Work Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 West Center Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Grades: PK-7
| 237 students
80226, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Meadowlark Cottage Day Program (Closed 2021)
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, Miller Special Education and Great Work Montessori.
How many public middle schools are located in 80226, CO?
3 public middle schools are located in 80226, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 80226, CO?
80226, CO public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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