For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,612 students in 80601, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80601, CO are Foundations Academy, Bromley East Charter School and Innovations & Options. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 80601 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80601, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80601, CO ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foundations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 South 45th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Gr: K-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Bromley East Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
356 Longspur Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Gr: PK-8 | 1,215 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Innovations & Options
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Gr: 6-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
27j Online Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 N. 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2527
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2527
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Vikan Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
879 Jessup Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4050
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4050
Gr: 6-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Overland Trail Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 North 19th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4000
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
80601, Colorado ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Gr: PK | 36 students Minority enrollment: 11%
3551 East Southern St
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Gr: 9-12
4700 East Bromley Ln
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Gr: K-12
89 North 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80601, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80601, CO include Foundations Academy, Bromley East Charter School and Innovations & Options.
How many public middle schools are located in 80601?
6 public middle schools are located in 80601.
What is the racial composition of students in 80601?
80601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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