For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,116 students in 80005, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80005, CO are Excel Academy Charter School and Oberon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80005 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80005, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80005, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11500 W. 84th Ave
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Oberon Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7300 Quail Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-2020
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-2020
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
80005, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8455 West 88th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80005, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80005, CO include Excel Academy Charter School and Oberon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80005?
2 public middle schools are located in 80005.
What is the racial composition of students in 80005?
80005 public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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