For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,317 students in 80126, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80126, CO are Platte River Charter Academy and Mountain 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 80126 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80126, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80126, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Platte River Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4085 Lark Sparrow St.
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Ridge Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10590 Mountain Vista Ridge
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1800
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1800
Gr: 7-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80126, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80126, CO include Platte River Charter Academy and Mountain Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80126?
2 public middle schools are located in 80126.
What is the racial composition of students in 80126?
80126 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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