Best 80104 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,665 students in 80104, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80104, CO are Academy Charter School, World Compass Academy and Renaissance Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80104 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80104, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80104, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1551 Prairie Hawk Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-4881
Gr: PK-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
World Compass Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2490 South Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 814-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Renaissance Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3954 Trail Boss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Gr: 6-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Mesa Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
365 Mitchell Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-4750
Gr: 6-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80104, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80104, CO include Academy Charter School, World Compass Academy and Renaissance Secondary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80104?
4 public middle schools are located in 80104.
What is the racial composition of students in 80104?
80104 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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