For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 684 students in 80403, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80403, CO are Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon, Gilpin County Undivided High School and Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80403 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80403, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80403, CO Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11719 Ranch Elsie Road
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Gilpin County Undivided High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Gr: PK-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
80403, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gilpin County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 7%
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: 1-3 | 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80403, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80403, CO include Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon, Gilpin County Undivided High School and Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80403?
3 public middle schools are located in 80403.
What is the racial composition of students in 80403?
80403 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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