For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,028 students in 80239, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80239, CO are Dsst Elevate Northeast Middle School, Marie L. Greenwood Academy and Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80239 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80239, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80239, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dsst Elevate Northeast Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10825 E 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 524-6305
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 524-6305
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Marie L. Greenwood Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5130 Durham Court
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-6630
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-6630
Gr: PK-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14250 East Albrook Drive
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Gr: PK-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5290 Kittredge St
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 999-3825
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 999-3825
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Mcglone Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5660
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5660
Gr: PK-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
5290 Kittredge St
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0850
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0850
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
80239, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5290 Kittredge Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-0850
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-0850
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
14500 East Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Gr: 3-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5000 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5700
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
5000 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5840
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5840
Gr: 6-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Northeast Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4895 Peoria St
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 307-8837
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 307-8837
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
5290 Kitteridge St
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0800
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0800
Gr: 8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80239, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80239, CO include Dsst Elevate Northeast Middle School, Marie L. Greenwood Academy and Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80239?
6 public middle schools are located in 80239.
What is the racial composition of students in 80239?
80239 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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