For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,625 students in 80220, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80220, CO are Denver School Of The Arts, Denver Language School and Hill Campus Of Arts And Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80220 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80220, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80220, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denver School Of The Arts
(Math: 67% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7111 Montview Blvd
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-1700
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 1,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Denver Language School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
451 Newport Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 557-0852
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 557-0852
Gr: K-8 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Hill Campus Of Arts And Sciences
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
451 Clermont Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 423-9680
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 423-9680
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80220, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80220, CO include Denver School Of The Arts, Denver Language School and Hill Campus Of Arts And Sciences.
How many public middle schools are located in 80220?
3 public middle schools are located in 80220.
What is the racial composition of students in 80220?
80220 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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