For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,298 students in 80516, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80516, CO are Meadowlark School, Soaring Heights Pk-8 and Aspen Ridge Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80516 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80516, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80516, CO Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Sweet Meadow Lane
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 561-5104
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 561-5104
Gr: PK-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Soaring Heights Pk-8
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3280 County Road 5
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8020
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8020
Gr: PK-8 | 1,254 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Austin Avenue
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 242-6225
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 242-6225
Gr: K-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Erie Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Main Street
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3391
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3391
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80516, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80516, CO include Meadowlark School, Soaring Heights Pk-8 and Aspen Ridge Preparatory School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80516?
4 public middle schools are located in 80516.
What is the racial composition of students in 80516?
80516 public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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