For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 380 students in 80230, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in 80230, CO is Vanguard Classical School - West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 80230 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80230, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80230, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vanguard Classical School - West
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 691-2384
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 691-2384
Gr: K-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80230, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80230, CO include Vanguard Classical School - West.
How many public middle schools are located in 80230?
1 public middle schools are located in 80230.
What is the racial composition of students in 80230?
80230 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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