For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,410 students in 80224, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80224, CO are Denver Green School Southeast and Place Bridge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80224 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80224, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80224, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denver Green School Southeast
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6700 East Virginia Avenue
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-7480
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-7480
Gr: K-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Place Bridge Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7125 Cherry Creek Drive North
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960
Gr: PK-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80224, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80224, CO include Denver Green School Southeast and Place Bridge Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 80224?
2 public middle schools are located in 80224.
What is the racial composition of students in 80224?
80224 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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