For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 484 students in 80230, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80230, CO are Colorado Skies Academy and Vanguard Classical School - West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80230 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80230, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80230, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colorado Skies Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13025 Wings Way
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 900-4086
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 900-4086
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Vanguard Classical School - West
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 691-2384
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 691-2384
Gr: K-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
80230, Colorado 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New America School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9125 East Seventh Place Buildi
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 320-9854
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 320-9854
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80230, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80230, CO include Colorado Skies Academy and Vanguard Classical School - West.
How many public middle schools are located in 80230?
2 public middle schools are located in 80230.
What is the racial composition of students in 80230?
80230 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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