For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,088 students in 80129, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80129, CO are Ben Franklin Academy, Ranch View Middle School and Stem School Highlands Ranch. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80129 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80129, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80129, CO Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben Franklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2270 Plaza Dr
Littleton, CO 80129
(720) 383-4519
Littleton, CO 80129
(720) 383-4519
Gr: PK-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Ranch View Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1731 Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2300
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2300
Gr: 7-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Stem School Highlands Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Gr: K-12 | 1,399 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
80129, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Plum Creek Academy (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9340 Commerce Center St
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6075
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6075
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80129, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80129, CO include Ben Franklin Academy, Ranch View Middle School and Stem School Highlands Ranch.
How many public middle schools are located in 80129?
3 public middle schools are located in 80129.
What is the racial composition of students in 80129?
80129 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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