For the 2024-25 school year, there are 65 public middle schools serving 29,661 students in Jefferson County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, CO are D'evelyn Junior/senior High School, Manning Options School and Golden View Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 1,125 students
Rank: #22.
Manning Options School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13200 West 32nd Place
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6340
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6340
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #33.
Golden View Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Grades: K-12
| 756 students
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2059 Hiwan Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5020
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #55.
Rocky Mountain Academy Of Evergreen
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2959 Royale Elk Way
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Grades: K-8
| 349 students
Rank: #66.
Bradford K8 North
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Woodruff
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4882
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4882
Grades: 5-8
| 314 students
Rank: #77.
Three Creeks K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19486 West 94th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-1140
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-1140
Grades: K-8
| 1,026 students
Rank: #88.
West Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9449 South Barnes Street
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-3056
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-3056
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #99.
Deer Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9201 West Columbine Drive
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-3820
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-3820
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodrow Wilson Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 W 94th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 431-3694
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 431-3694
Grades: PK-8
| 512 students
Rank: #1111.
Excel Academy Charter School
Magnet School
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
| 478 students
Rank: #1212.
Goddard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3800 West Berry Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 347-7850
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 347-7850
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
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: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Lookout Mountain
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Ford Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 273-2600
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 273-2600
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Mount View Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7862 West Mansfield Parkway
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 866-6600
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 866-6600
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1616.
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11719 Ranch Elsie Road
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Grades: K-8
| 98 students
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Grades: PK-8
| 809 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Oberon Middle School
Magnet 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
| 668 students
Rank: #2121.
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9904 West Capri Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 972-2627
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 972-2627
Grades: PK-8
| 410 students
Rank: #2222.
Falcon Bluffs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8449 South Garrison Street
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-9900
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-9900
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #2323.
Gilpin County Undivided High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Grades: 6-12
| 209 students
Rank: #2424.
Ken Caryl Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6509 West Ken Caryl Avenue
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-4710
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-4710
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #2525.
Summit Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11809 West Coal Mine Road
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-9013
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-9013
Grades: 6-8
| 909 students
Rank: #2626.
Bell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Ulysses Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4280
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4280
Grades: 6-8
| 731 students
Rank: #2727.
Jefferson County Open Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Grades: 7-12
| 317 students
Rank: #2828.
Bear Creek K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9601 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Grades: K-8
| 931 students
Rank: #2929.
Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7114 West Jefferson Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 986-5791
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 986-5791
Grades: PK-8
| 728 students
Rank: #3030.
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4725 Miller Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Grades: PK-8
| 540 students
Rank: #3131.
Free Horizon Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15920 W 10th Ave
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
Rank: #3232.
Wayne Carle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10200 W 100th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-9070
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-9070
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Collegiate Academy Of Colorado
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8420 South Sangre De Cristo Rd
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Grades: PK-12
| 304 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Grades: PK-12
| 424 students
Rank: #3535.
Mandalay Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9651 North Pierce St
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-9802
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-9802
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
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Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5900 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
5751 Balsam St
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
2 Woodruff
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3434
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3434
Grades: 4-6
| 365 students
1 White Oak Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4860
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4860
Grades: K-3
| 449 students
7700 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
Dsst: Henry Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Grades: 6-8
| 166 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
5280 West Ohio Ave
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8790
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8790
Grades: PK
| n/a students
6250 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Gilpin County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Grades: 1-3
| 15 students
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Grades: 8
| 183 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
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-6
| 34 students
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7027
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7027
Grades: 7-8
| 95 students
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Grades: PK
| 40 students
Lighthouse Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1005 Wadsworth Boulevard
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 232-4448
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 232-4448
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
6625 West 45th Place
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1877
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1877
Grades: PK-6
| 240 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
Meadowlark Cottage Day Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
110 South Cody Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
10801 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1740
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1740
Grades: PK
| 60 students
1275 South Teller Street
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8370
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8370
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
15920 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
5150 Allison St
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-2145
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-2145
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Sobesky Academy Day Treatment (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2001 Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Grades: PK
| 29 students
Warren Tech North (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
11325 Allendale Drive
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-9360
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-9360
Grades: 11-12
| 8 students
Warren Tech South (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13399 W Coal Mine Ave
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3626
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3626
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
7101 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7101 West 38th Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Grades: 7-8
| 352 students
9050 Field St
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-1075
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-1075
Grades: K-6
| 291 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, CO include D'evelyn Junior/senior High School, Manning Options School and Golden View Classical Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Jeffersonunty?
65 public middle schools are located in Jeffersonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Jeffersonunty?
Jeffersonunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jeffersonunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jeffersonunty include: Sobesky Academy vs. Miller Special Education, West Jefferson Middle School vs. Evergreen Middle School, Miller Special Education vs. Sobesky Academy
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