For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,077 students in 80239, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80239, CO are Dsst Elevate Northeast Middle School, Marie L. Greenwood Academy and Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80239 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80239, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80239, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dsst Elevate Northeast Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10825 E 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 524-6305
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 524-6305
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Marie L. Greenwood Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5130 Durham Court
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-6630
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-6630
Gr: PK-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14250 East Albrook Drive
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5290 Kittredge St
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 999-3825
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 999-3825
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Mcglone Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5660
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5660
Gr: PK-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
5290 Kittredge St
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0850
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0850
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80239, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80239, CO include Dsst Elevate Northeast Middle School, Marie L. Greenwood Academy and Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80239?
6 public middle schools are located in 80239.
What is the racial composition of students in 80239?
80239 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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