For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 975 students in 80223, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80223, CO are Denver Online and Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80223 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80223, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80223, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denver Online
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 S. Tejon St.
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-8281
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-8281
Gr: 6-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 S Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 623-5772
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 623-5772
Gr: 5-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
80223, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
American Indian Academy Of Denver (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1862 W. Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-7559
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-7559
Gr: 6-10 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
520 West 3rd Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1310
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1310
Gr: K-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
451 South Tejon St
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1260
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1260
Gr: 8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80223, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80223, CO include Denver Online and Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 80223?
2 public middle schools are located in 80223.
What is the racial composition of students in 80223?
80223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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