For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,460 students in 80015, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80015, CO are Heritage Heights Academy, Thunder Ridge Middle School and Sky Vista Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80015 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80015, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80015, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Heights Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20050 East Smoky Hill Road
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 870-9541
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 870-9541
Gr: K-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Thunder Ridge Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5250 South Picadilly Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-1500
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,106 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Sky Vista Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4500 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-4711
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-4711
Gr: 6-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Laredo Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 South Laredo Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-5000
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80015, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80015, CO include Heritage Heights Academy, Thunder Ridge Middle School and Sky Vista Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80015?
4 public middle schools are located in 80015.
What is the racial composition of students in 80015?
80015 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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