For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,434 students in 80205, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80205, CO are Prep Academy, Mcauliffe Manual Middle School and Dsst Cole Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80205 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80205, 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80205, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2727 Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #22.
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E. 28th Ave.
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-6550
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-6550
Gr: 6-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Dsst Cole Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 524-6354
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 524-6354
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Whittier Ece-8 School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2480 Downing Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-3040
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-3040
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Bruce Randolph School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3955 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
Gr: 6-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Gilliam School
Alternative School
2844 Downing
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
80205, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
2900 Richard Allen Court
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
3240 Humboldt Street, 3rd Floo
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Gr: 7-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
2949 California Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6348
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6348
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1350 East 33rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-5440
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-5440
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
2900 Richard Allen Ct 80205
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 893-0805
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 893-0805
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3620 Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80205, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80205, CO include Prep Academy, Mcauliffe Manual Middle School and Dsst Cole Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80205?
6 public middle schools are located in 80205.
What is the racial composition of students in 80205?
80205 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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