Best 80620 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,235 students in 80620, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80620, CO are Chappelow K-8 Magnet School and Prairie Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80620 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80620, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80620, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 34th Street
Evans, CO 80620
(970) 348-1200
Gr: K-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Heights Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3737 65th Avenue
Evans, CO 80620
(970) 348-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80620, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80620, CO include Chappelow K-8 Magnet School and Prairie Heights Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80620?
2 public middle schools are located in 80620.
What is the racial composition of students in 80620?
80620 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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