For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 6,267 students in Broomfield County, CO. The top-ranked public middle schools in Broomfield County, CO are Jefferson Academy Secondary, Stargate Charter School and Prospect Ridge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Broomfield County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Broomfield County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Broomfield County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Academy Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Gr: 7-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Stargate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14530 Washington Street
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 450-3936
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 450-3936
Gr: K-12 | 1,572 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Prospect Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2555 Preble Creek Pkwy
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 399-0300
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 399-0300
Gr: K-12 | 1,478 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Thunder Vista P-8
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3461 Preble Creek Parkway
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 972-2900
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 972-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Aspen Creek K-8 School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5500 Aspen Creek Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8000
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8000
Gr: PK-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Westlake Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 West 135th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5200
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Broomfield Heights Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1555 Daphne Street
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8400
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 561-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Broomfield County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Broomfield County, CO include Jefferson Academy Secondary, Stargate Charter School and Prospect Ridge Academy. Broomfield County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public middle schools are located in Broomfieldunty?
7 public middle schools are located in Broomfieldunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Broomfieldunty?
Broomfieldunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Broomfieldunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Broomfieldunty include: Westlake Middle School vs. Broomfield Heights Middle School, Broomfield Heights Middle School vs. Westlake Middle School, Aspen Creek K-8 School vs. Broomfield Heights Middle School
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