For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,751 students in Parker, CO. The top ranked public middle schools in Parker, CO are Parker Core Knowledge Charter School, North Star Academy and Challenge To Excellence Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parker, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Parker have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Parker, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11661 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Grades: K-8
| 705 students
Rank: #22.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16700 Keystone Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 851-7827
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 851-7827
Grades: K-8
| 678 students
Rank: #33.
Challenge To Excellence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16995 East Carlson Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-9816
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-9816
Grades: K-8
| 548 students
Rank: #44.
Leman Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19560 Stroh Road
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 767-1600
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 767-1600
Grades: K-8
| 1,114 students
Rank: #55.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6651 Pine Lane Avenue
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3800
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3800
Grades: 7-8
| 784 students
Rank: #66.
Cimarron Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12130 Canterberry Pkwy
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 433-0120
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 433-0120
Grades: 6-8
| 1,089 students
Rank: #77.
Sagewood Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4725 Fox Sparrow Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-4300
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Parker, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Daniel C Oakes High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
11722 Dransfelt Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0961
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0961
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
22219 Hilltop Road
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-0806
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-0806
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6475 East Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Grades: PK-3
| 685 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Parker, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Parker, CO include Parker Core Knowledge Charter School, North Star Academy and Challenge To Excellence Charter School. Parker has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public middle schools are located in Parker?
7 public middle schools are located in Parker.
What is the racial composition of students in Parker?
Parker public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Parker are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Parker include: Cimarron Middle School vs. Sagewood Middle School, Sagewood Middle School vs. Cimarron Middle School, North Star Academy vs. Challenge To Excellence Charter School
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