For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,211 students in 80219, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80219, CO are Rocky Mountain Prep Federal, Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy and Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80219 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80219, 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 80219, CO Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Mountain Prep Federal
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2626 W Evans Ave
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 460-2800
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 460-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2250 South Quitman Way
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Gr: K-12 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3201 W Arizona Ave.
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Kepner Beacon Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0027
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0027
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Compass Academy
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2285 S Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0096
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0096
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
80219, Colorado 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
D P S Night High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2285 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 727-5000
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 727-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0000
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0000
Gr: 8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2250 South Quitman Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Strive Prep - Kepner (Closed 2023)
Charter School
911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 485-6394
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 485-6394
Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80219, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80219, CO include Rocky Mountain Prep Federal, Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy and Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood.
How many public middle schools are located in 80219?
5 public middle schools are located in 80219.
What is the racial composition of students in 80219?
80219 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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