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Best 80634 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 6,895 students in 80634, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80634, CO are S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy, West Ridge Academy and Winograd K-8 Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80634 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80634, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80634, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 51st Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 348-1900
Gr: K-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
West Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6905 8th St
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 330-3671
Gr: K-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Winograd K-8 Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
320 North 71st Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 348-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Union Colony Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Clubhouse Drive
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 673-4546
Gr: 6-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Brentwood Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 24th Avenue Court
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 348-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
University Schools
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6525 18th Street
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 330-2221
Gr: K-12 | 1,784 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
James Madison Steam Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 24th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 348-1700
Gr: PK-7 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
818 35th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 348-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Tointon Academy Of Pre-engineering
717 71st Ave
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 348-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,127 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80634, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80634, CO include S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy, West Ridge Academy and Winograd K-8 Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80634?
9 public middle schools are located in 80634.
What is the racial composition of students in 80634?
80634 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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