For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,390 students in 80602, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80602, CO are Rocky Top Middle School, Rodger Quist Middle School and Shadow Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80602 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80602, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80602, CO Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Top Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14150 York Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,060 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Rodger Quist Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13451 Yosemite Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6950
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6950
Gr: 6-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Shadow Ridge Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12551 Holly Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-5040
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-5040
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Ascent Classical Academy Of 27j
Charter School
1800 E Longs Peak St
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 541-9809
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 541-9809
Gr: K-7 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery Magnet School
Magnet School
4949 E. 147th Ave.
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6260
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6260
Gr: K-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80602, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80602, CO include Rocky Top Middle School, Rodger Quist Middle School and Shadow Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80602?
5 public middle schools are located in 80602.
What is the racial composition of students in 80602?
80602 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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