For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,656 students in the neighborhood of Union Square, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Union Square is Mclain Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Union Square, Denver, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Union Square, Denver, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mclain Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
Gr: 7-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Union Square, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Union Square, Denver, CO include Mclain Community High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Union Square, Denver?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Union Square, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Union Square, Denver?
the neighborhood of Union Square, Denver public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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