For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,265 students in 80205, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80205, CO are Prep Academy, Dsst Cole Middle School and Whittier Ece-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80205 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80205, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80205, CO Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prep Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2727 Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Dsst Cole Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 524-6354
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 524-6354
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Whittier Ece-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2480 Downing Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-3040
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-3040
Grades: PK-8
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
Bruce Randolph School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3955 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
Grades: 6-12
| 703 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gilliam School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2844 Downing
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
80205, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
2900 Richard Allen Court
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
3240 Humboldt Street, 3rd Floo
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Grades: 7-8
| 115 students
410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
2949 California Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6348
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6348
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
1350 East 33rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-5440
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-5440
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Skyland Community High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
3532 Franklin St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-4759
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-4759
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Venture Prep High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2900 Richard Allen Ct 80205
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 893-0805
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 893-0805
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Wyatt Academy Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3620 Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80205, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80205, CO include Prep Academy, Dsst Cole Middle School and Whittier Ece-8 School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80205?
5 public middle schools are located in 80205.
What is the racial composition of students in 80205?
80205 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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