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Best 80227 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,962 students in 80227, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80227, CO are Bear Creek K-8 School, Carmody Middle School and Bear Valley International School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80227 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80227, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80227, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Carmody Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2050 S Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8930
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Bear Valley International School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9600
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Summit Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5590 W Evans Ave.
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-2400
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80227, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80227, CO include Bear Creek K-8 School, Carmody Middle School and Bear Valley International School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80227?
4 public middle schools are located in 80227.
What is the racial composition of students in 80227?
80227 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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