For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 914 students in 80222, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80222, CO are Highline Academy Southeast and Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80222 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80222, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80222, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highline Academy Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2170 South Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-7808
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-7808
Grades: K-8
| 535 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-2076
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-2076
Grades: K-12
| 379 students
80222, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3301 South Monaco Boulevard
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2400
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2400
Grades: PK-2
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80222, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80222, CO include Highline Academy Southeast and Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning.
How many public middle schools are located in 80222?
2 public middle schools are located in 80222.
What is the racial composition of students in 80222?
80222 public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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