For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 975 students in 80223, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80223, CO are Denver Online and Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80223 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80223, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80223, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denver Online
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 S. Tejon St.
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-8281
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-8281
Grades: 6-12
| 611 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 S Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 623-5772
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 623-5772
Grades: 5-8
| 364 students
80223, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
American Indian Academy Of Denver (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1862 W. Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-7559
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-7559
Grades: 6-10
| 134 students
520 West 3rd Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1310
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1310
Grades: K-5
| 116 students
451 South Tejon St
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1260
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1260
Grades: 8
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80223, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80223, CO include Denver Online and Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 80223?
2 public middle schools are located in 80223.
What is the racial composition of students in 80223?
80223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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