For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 5,899 students in Arvada, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Arvada, CO are Three Creeks K-8, Excel Academy Charter School and Drake Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arvada, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Arvada have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Arvada, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Three Creeks K-8
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19486 West 94th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-1140
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-1140
Grades: K-8
| 1,051 students
Rank: #22.
Excel Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11500 W. 84th Ave
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Drake Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12550 West 52nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1510
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 982 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Grades: PK-8
| 817 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oberon Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7300 Quail Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-2020
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-2020
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
North Arvada Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7285 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0528
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0528
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Two Roads Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6980 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Grades: PK-12
| 337 students
Rank: #88.
Doral Academy Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 250-3627
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 250-3627
Grades: K-12
| 173 students
Rank: #99.
Foster Dual Language Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Saulsbury Court
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1680
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1680
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
Rank: #1010.
Early College Of Arvada
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4905 West 60th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 935-5473
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 935-5473
Grades: 6-12
| 187 students
Rank: #1111.
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6330 Tennyson Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 429-4090
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 429-4090
Grades: PK-8
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prospect Academy
Charter School
5592 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(720) 804-0018
Arvada, CO 80002
(720) 804-0018
Grades: 5-8
| 79 students
Arvada, Colorado ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5900 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
5751 Balsam St
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
6500 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
6250 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
8455 West 88th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
5800 West 84th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9890
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9890
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
6495 Carr Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0590
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0590
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
5150 Allison St
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-2145
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-2145
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
7750 Harlan Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9933
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9933
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Arvada, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Arvada, CO include Three Creeks K-8, Excel Academy Charter School and Drake Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Arvada?
12 public middle schools are located in Arvada.
What is the racial composition of students in Arvada?
Arvada 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).
Which public middle schools in Arvada are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Arvada include: Oberon Middle School vs. Drake Junior High School, Drake Junior High School vs. Oberon Middle School, Two Roads Charter School vs. North Arvada Middle School
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