For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,398 students in 80126, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80126, CO are Platte River Charter Academy and Mountain Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80126 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80126, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80126, CO Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Platte River Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4085 Lark Sparrow St.
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Grades: PK-8
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain Ridge Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10590 Monte Vista Way
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1800
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 925 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80126, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80126, CO include Platte River Charter Academy and Mountain Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80126, CO?
2 public middle schools are located in 80126, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 80126, CO?
80126, CO public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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