For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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
Gr: K-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
80222, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3301 South Monaco Boulevard
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2400
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2400
Gr: PK-2 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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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