Best 80138 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,562 students in 80138, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80138, CO are Parker Core Knowledge, Sierra Middle School and Cimarron Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80138 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80138, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80138, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Core Knowledge
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11661 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Gr: K-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6651 Pine Lane Avenue
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3800
Gr: 7-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Cimarron Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12130 Canterberry Pkwy
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 433-0120
Gr: 6-8 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80138, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80138, CO include Parker Core Knowledge, Sierra Middle School and Cimarron Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80138?
3 public middle schools are located in 80138.
What is the racial composition of students in 80138?
80138 public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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