Best 80013 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,922 students in 80013, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80013, CO are Aurora Frontier K-8, Columbia Middle School and Horizon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80013 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80013, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80013, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurora Frontier K-8
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3200 S Jericho Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-1995
Gr: PK-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17600 East Columbia Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 690-6570
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3981 South Reservoir Road
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Mrachek Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1955 South Telluride St
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 750-2836
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80013, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80013, CO include Aurora Frontier K-8, Columbia Middle School and Horizon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80013?
4 public middle schools are located in 80013.
What is the racial composition of students in 80013?
80013 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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