For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 429 students in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in South Denver is Grant Beacon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grant Beacon Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1751 South Washington Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-9360
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-9360
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO include Grant Beacon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver?
the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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