For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 6,003 students in Parker, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Parker, CO are Parker Core Knowledge, North Star Academy and Challenge To Excellence Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parker, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Parker have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Parker, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Core Knowledge
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11661 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Gr: K-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16700 Keystone Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 851-7827
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 851-7827
Gr: K-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Challenge To Excellence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16995 East Carlson Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-9816
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-9816
Gr: K-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Leman Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19560 Stroh Road
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 767-1600
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 767-1600
Gr: K-8 | 1,390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6651 Pine Lane Avenue
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3800
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3800
Gr: 7-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Cimarron Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12130 Canterberry Pkwy
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 433-0120
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 433-0120
Gr: 6-8 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Sagewood Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4725 Fox Sparrow Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-4300
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Parker, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Parker, CO include Parker Core Knowledge, North Star Academy and Challenge To Excellence Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Parker?
7 public middle schools are located in Parker.
What is the racial composition of students in Parker?
Parker public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Parker are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Parker include: Cimarron Middle School vs. Sagewood Middle School, Sagewood Middle School vs. Cimarron Middle School, North Star Academy vs. Challenge To Excellence Charter School
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