For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,088 students in 80129, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80129, CO are Ben Franklin Academy, Ranch View Middle School and Stem School Highlands Ranch. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80129 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80129, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80129, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben Franklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2270 Plaza Dr
Littleton, CO 80129
(720) 383-4519
Littleton, CO 80129
(720) 383-4519
Gr: PK-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Ranch View Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1731 Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2300
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2300
Gr: 7-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Stem School Highlands Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Gr: K-12 | 1,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
80129, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Plum Creek Academy (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9340 Commerce Center St
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6075
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6075
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80129, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80129, CO include Ben Franklin Academy, Ranch View Middle School and Stem School Highlands Ranch.
How many public middle schools are located in 80129?
3 public middle schools are located in 80129.
What is the racial composition of students in 80129?
80129 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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