For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 5,899 students in Arvada, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Arvada, CO are Three Creeks K-8, Excel Academy Charter School and Drake Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arvada, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Arvada have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Arvada, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Three Creeks K-8
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19486 West 94th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-1140
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-1140
Gr: K-8 | 1,051 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Excel Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11500 W. 84th Ave
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Drake Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12550 West 52nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1510
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1510
Gr: 6-8 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Gr: PK-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Oberon Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7300 Quail Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-2020
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-2020
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Two Roads Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6980 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Gr: PK-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Doral Academy Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 250-3627
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 250-3627
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
North Arvada Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7285 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0528
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0528
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Early College Of Arvada
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4905 West 60th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 935-5473
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 935-5473
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Foster Dual Language Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Saulsbury Court
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1680
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1680
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6330 Tennyson Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 429-4090
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 429-4090
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Prospect Academy
Charter School
5592 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(720) 804-0018
Arvada, CO 80002
(720) 804-0018
Gr: 5-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Arvada, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5900 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
5751 Balsam Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Gr: K-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
6500 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
6250 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
8455 West 88th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
5800 West 84th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9890
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9890
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
6495 Carr Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0590
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0590
Gr: K-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
7750 Harlan Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9933
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9933
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Arvada, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Arvada, CO include Three Creeks K-8, Excel Academy Charter School and Drake Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Arvada?
12 public middle schools are located in Arvada.
What is the racial composition of students in Arvada?
Arvada public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Arvada are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Arvada include: Oberon Middle School vs. Drake Junior High School, Early College Of Arvada vs. North Arvada Middle School, Drake Junior High School vs. Oberon Middle School
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