For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,125 students in 80530, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80530, CO are Carbon Valley Academy and Thunder Valley Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80530 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80530, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80530, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carbon Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4040 Coriolis Way
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 774-9555
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 774-9555
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Thunder Valley Pk-8
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 8th Street
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 833-2456
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 833-2456
Gr: PK-8 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80530, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80530, CO include Carbon Valley Academy and Thunder Valley Pk-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 80530?
2 public middle schools are located in 80530.
What is the racial composition of students in 80530?
80530 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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