For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,099 students in 80227, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80227, CO are Bear Creek K-8 School, Carmody Middle School and Bear Valley International School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80227 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80227, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80227, CO Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Creek K-8 School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9601 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Gr: K-8 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Carmody Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2050 S Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8930
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8930
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Bear Valley International School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9600
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9600
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Summit Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5590 W Evans Ave.
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-2400
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-2400
Gr: 6-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
80227, Colorado 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7700 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Gr: K-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Gr: 8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80227, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80227, CO include Bear Creek K-8 School, Carmody Middle School and Bear Valley International School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80227?
4 public middle schools are located in 80227.
What is the racial composition of students in 80227?
80227 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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