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Best Public Middle Schools in Adams County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Adams County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 61 public middle schools serving 35,037 students in Adams County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Adams County, CO are Hulstrom K-8, Stem Lab and Landmark Academy At Reunion. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Adams County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hulstrom K-8
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11551 Wyco Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5400
Gr: K-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Stem Lab
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11700 Irma Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Landmark Academy At Reunion
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10566 Memphis Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-2901
Gr: K-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Colorado Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7281 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Rocky Top Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14150 York Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,052 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Academy Of Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 1,887 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Foundations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
340 South 45th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Gr: K-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Global Village Academy - North
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
555 West 112th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 446-7100
Gr: K-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Westgate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12500 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-0967
Gr: K-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Crown Pointe Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 West 86th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 428-1882
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Belle Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9290 East 107th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 468-0160
Gr: K-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 Quebec Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Hemphill Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Wagner
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Century Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13000 Lafayette Street
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5240
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8731 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Westminster Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1717.
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Gr: 4-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
Rodger Quist Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13451 Yosemite Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6950
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1919.
Bromley East Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
356 Longspur Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Gr: PK-8 | 1,214 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2020.
Stem Launch
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9450 Pecos Street
Denver, CO 80260
(720) 972-5120
Gr: K-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Clayton Partnership School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2222.
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2323.
Pathways Future Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 E. 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-4723
Gr: 6-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2424.
York International
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9200 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Gr: K-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12915 East 120th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(720) 685-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2626.
Silver Hills Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12400 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2727.
Innovations & Options
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Gr: 6-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2828.
Orchard Park Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7395 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-2300
Gr: PK-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Bennett Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
455 8th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Metropolitan Arts Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2341 Sherrelwood Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1884
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Shadow Ridge Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12551 Holly Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-5040
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3232.
Otho E Stuart Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15955 East 101st Way
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3333.
Explore Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10310 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3434.
27j Online Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
89 N. 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2527
Gr: 6-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3535.
Achieve Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9100 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Adams County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Adams County, CO include Hulstrom K-8, Stem Lab and Landmark Academy At Reunion.
How many public middle schools are located in Adamsunty?
62 public middle schools are located in Adamsunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Adamsunty?
Adamsunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Adamsunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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