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Best 80229 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,672 students in 80229, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80229, CO are Clayton Partnership School, York International and Explore Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80229 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80229, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80229, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clayton Partnership School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
York International
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9200 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Gr: K-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Explore Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10310 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Achieve Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9100 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Monterey Community School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2210 Mcelwain Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Gr: K-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Meadow Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9150 Monroe St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Thornton Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9451 Hoffman Way
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5160
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80229, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80229, CO include Clayton Partnership School, York International and Explore Pk-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 80229?
7 public middle schools are located in 80229.
What is the racial composition of students in 80229?
80229 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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