For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,941 students in 80002, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80002, CO are Drake Junior High School, Foster Dual Language Pk-8 and Arvada K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80002 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80002, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80002, CO Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Drake Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12550 West 52nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1510
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 957 students
Rank: #22.
Foster Dual Language Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Saulsbury Court
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1680
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1680
Grades: PK-8
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Arvada K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5751 Balsam Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Grades: K-8
| 554 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prospect Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
5592 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(720) 804-0018
Arvada, CO 80002
(720) 804-0018
Grades: 5-8
| 61 students
80002, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5751 Balsam St
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
5150 Allison St
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-2145
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-2145
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80002, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80002, CO include Drake Junior High School, Foster Dual Language Pk-8 and Arvada K-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 80002?
4 public middle schools are located in 80002.
What is the racial composition of students in 80002?
80002 public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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