For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,544 students in 80228, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80228, CO are Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School, Dunstan Middle School and Astravo Online Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80228 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80228, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80228, CO Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 7-8
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
Dunstan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1855 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9270
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9270
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #33.
Astravo Online Academy Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #44.
Colorado Online Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: #55.
Mclain Community High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
Grades: 7-12
| 395 students
80228, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elevate Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Home Options School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13600 W. 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
Mc Lain Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Grades: 8-12
| 97 students
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Grades: PK
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80228, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80228, CO include Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School, Dunstan Middle School and Astravo Online Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80228?
5 public middle schools are located in 80228.
What is the racial composition of students in 80228?
80228 public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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