For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,305 students in 80234, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80234, CO are Silver Hills Middle School and Vantage Point. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80234 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80234, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80234, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Hills Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12400 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5000
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Vantage Point
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10900 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5800
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
80234, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
555 West 112th Avenue
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 446-7100
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 446-7100
Gr: K-8 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80234, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80234, CO include Silver Hills Middle School and Vantage Point.
How many public middle schools are located in 80234?
2 public middle schools are located in 80234.
What is the racial composition of students in 80234?
80234 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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