For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,694 students in 80229, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80229, CO are Clayton Partnership School, York International and Explore Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80229 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80229, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80229, CO Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clayton Partnership School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Gr: K-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
York International
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9200 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Gr: K-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Explore Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10310 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Achieve Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Monterey Community School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2210 Mcelwain Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Gr: K-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Meadow Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9150 Monroe St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Thornton Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9451 Hoffman Way
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5160
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5160
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
80229, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 East 128th Avenue
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-6001
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-6001
Gr: PK | 48 students Minority enrollment: 58%
9100 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: K-5 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
2690 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Gr: K-1 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Crossroad Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
455 Eppinger Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Gr: K-9
High Plains High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
455 East Eppinger Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5818
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5818
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
602 East 64th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1100
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1100
Gr: PK-K | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
9150 Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
2201 Mc Elwain Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
89000 York Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1200
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
1200 East 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1660
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1660
Gr: 9-12
9200 York Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80229, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80229, CO include Clayton Partnership School, York International and Explore Pk-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 80229?
7 public middle schools are located in 80229.
What is the racial composition of students in 80229?
80229 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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