For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,390 students in 80602, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80602, CO are Rocky Top Middle School, Rodger Quist Middle School and Shadow 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 80602 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80602, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80602, CO Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Top Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14150 York Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,060 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Rodger Quist Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13451 Yosemite Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6950
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6950
Gr: 6-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Shadow Ridge Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12551 Holly Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-5040
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-5040
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Ascent Classical Academy Of 27j
Charter School
1800 E Longs Peak St
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 541-9809
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 541-9809
Gr: K-7 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery Magnet School
Magnet School
4949 E. 147th Ave.
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6260
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6260
Gr: K-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80602, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80602, CO include Rocky Top Middle School, Rodger Quist Middle School and Shadow Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80602?
5 public middle schools are located in 80602.
What is the racial composition of students in 80602?
80602 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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