Best 80126 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,317 students in 80126, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80126, CO are Platte River Charter Academy and Mountain Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80126 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80126, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80126, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Platte River Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4085 Lark Sparrow St.
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain Ridge Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10590 Mountain Vista Ridge
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 842 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80126, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80126, CO include Platte River Charter Academy and Mountain Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80126?
2 public middle schools are located in 80126.
What is the racial composition of students in 80126?
80126 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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