For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 7,578 students in Castle Rock, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Castle Rock, CO are American Academy, Academy Charter School and World Compass Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castle Rock, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Castle Rock have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Castle Rock, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
American Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6971 Mira Vista Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 2,579 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1551 Prairie Hawk Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-4881
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-4881
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
World Compass Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2490 South Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 814-5200
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 814-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3954 Trail Boss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Gr: 6-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Aspen View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2131 Low Meadow Blvd
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 733-3436
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 733-3436
Gr: PK-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Dc Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 East Castle Pines Parkway
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 531-3311
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 531-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Castle Rock Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2575 Meadows Boulevard
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-1300
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-1300
Gr: 7-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Mesa Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 Mitchell Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-4750
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-4750
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Cloverleaf Home Education
Alternative School
312 Cantril Street Ste 101
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0100
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0100
Gr: K-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Castle Rock, Colorado ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3558 Celestial Avenue
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Gr: K-11
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Castle Rock, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Castle Rock, CO include American Academy, Academy Charter School and World Compass Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Castle Rock?
9 public middle schools are located in Castle Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in Castle Rock?
Castle Rock public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Castle Rock are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Castle Rock include: Castle Rock Middle School vs. Mesa Middle School, Mesa Middle School vs. Castle Rock Middle School, Aspen View Academy vs. Academy Charter School
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