For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,068 students in 80543, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80543, CO are Knowledge Quest Academy and Milliken Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80543 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80543, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80543, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knowledge Quest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 South School House Drive
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 587-5742
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 587-5742
Gr: K-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Milliken Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
66 Irene Avenue
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 587-4341
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 587-4341
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80543, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80543, CO include Knowledge Quest Academy and Milliken Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80543?
2 public middle schools are located in 80543.
What is the racial composition of students in 80543?
80543 public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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