For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,434 students in 80205, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80205, CO are Prep Academy, Mcauliffe Manual Middle School and Dsst Cole Middle 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 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (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 95% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prep Academy
Alternative 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
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #22.
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E. 28th Ave.
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-6550
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-6550
Gr: 6-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Dsst Cole Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 524-6354
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 524-6354
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Whittier Ece-8 School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2480 Downing Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-3040
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-3040
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Bruce Randolph 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
Gr: 6-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Gilliam School
Alternative School
2844 Downing
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
80205, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
2900 Richard Allen Court
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
3240 Humboldt Street, 3rd Floo
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Gr: 7-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
2949 California Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6348
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6348
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1350 East 33rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-5440
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-5440
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
2900 Richard Allen Ct 80205
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 893-0805
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 893-0805
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3620 Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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, Mcauliffe Manual Middle School and Dsst Cole Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80205?
6 public middle schools are located in 80205.
What is the racial composition of students in 80205?
80205 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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