For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,436 students in 80015, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80015, CO are Heritage Heights Academy, Thunder Ridge Middle School and Sky Vista Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80015 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80015, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80015, CO Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Heights Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20050 East Smoky Hill Road
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 870-9541
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 870-9541
Grades: K-8
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
Thunder Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5250 South Picadilly Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-1500
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,152 students
Rank: #33.
Sky Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4500 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-4711
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-4711
Grades: 6-8
| 907 students
Rank: #44.
Laredo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 South Laredo Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-5000
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 920 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80015, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80015, CO include Heritage Heights Academy, Thunder Ridge Middle School and Sky Vista Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80015?
4 public middle schools are located in 80015.
What is the racial composition of students in 80015?
80015 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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