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Best Colorado Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 11,198 students in Colorado.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Colorado are Summit Middle Charter School, Parker Core Knowledge and Slavens K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Colorado (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4655 Hanover Avenue
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Parker Core Knowledge
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11661 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Gr: K-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Slavens K-8 School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3000 South Clayton Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-4150
Gr: K-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Liberty Common Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Gr: K-12 | 1,516 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2100 Akron Way
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2640
Gr: K-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3002 East Trilby Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Mcauliffe International School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2540 Holly St
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 424-1540
Gr: 6-8 | 1,329 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
The Connect Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
104 West 7th
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Dsst Cedar Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 S Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Highline Academy Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2170 South Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-7808
Gr: K-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Soaring Eagles Community School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4710 Harrier Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
Sky View Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1047 Camino De Bravo
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1175
Gr: 6-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Bear Creek K-8 School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9601 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Gr: K-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1515.
Cedaredge Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
845 Se Deer Creek Drive
Cedaredge, CO 81413
(970) 856-3118
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Colorado?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Colorado include Summit Middle Charter School, Parker Core Knowledge and Slavens K-8 School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Colorado?
15 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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