For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,124 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80219, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
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 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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: 1-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 52% (majority Hispanic).
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