For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,657 students in 80260, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80260, CO are Stem Launch and The Pinnacle Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80260 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80260, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80260, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stem Launch
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9450 Pecos Street
Denver, CO 80260
(720) 972-5120
Denver, CO 80260
(720) 972-5120
Grades: K-8
| 748 students
Rank: #22.
The Pinnacle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W 84th Ave
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: K-12
| 1,909 students
80260, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P-tech Early College At Northglenn High School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
601 West 100th Place
Denver, CO 80260
(720) 972-4600
Denver, CO 80260
(720) 972-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Pinnacle Charter High School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1001 W 84th Avenue
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Pinnacle Charter Middle School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1001 W 84th Avenue
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Pinnacle Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1001 W 84th Avenue
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: K-5
| 833 students
1001 W 84th Ave
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: K-5
| 951 students
The Pinnacle Charter School Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1001 W 84th Ave
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80260, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80260, CO include Stem Launch and The Pinnacle Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80260?
2 public middle schools are located in 80260.
What is the racial composition of students in 80260?
80260 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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