For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 626 students in 80403, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80403, CO are Gilpin County Undivided High School and Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80403 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80403, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80403, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilpin County Undivided High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
80403, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11719 Ranch Elsie Road
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Gr: K-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Gilpin County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 7%
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: 1-3 | 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80403, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80403, CO include Gilpin County Undivided High School and Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80403?
2 public middle schools are located in 80403.
What is the racial composition of students in 80403?
80403 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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