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Best 80228 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,504 students in 80228, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80228, CO are Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School, Dunstan Middle School and Astravo Online Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80228 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80228, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80228, CO Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 S. Union Blvd
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: 7-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Dunstan Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1855 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9270
Gr: 6-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Astravo Online Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Colorado Online Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Mclain Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
Gr: 7-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: K-5
12250 West Kentucky Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9380
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
13600 W. 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Gr: 8-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Gr: PK | 29 students Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80228, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80228, CO include Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School, Dunstan Middle School and Astravo Online Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80228?
5 public middle schools are located in 80228.
What is the racial composition of students in 80228?
80228 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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