Best 80122 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,330 students in 80122, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80122, CO are Newton Middle School and John Wesley Powell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80122 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80122, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80122, CO Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4001 East Arapahoe Road
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
John Wesley Powell Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8000 South Corona Way
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7850
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80122 Colorado

80122, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7300 South Clermont Drive
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80122, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80122, CO include Newton Middle School and John Wesley Powell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80122?
2 public middle schools are located in 80122.
What is the racial composition of students in 80122?
80122 public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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