For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,320 students in 80012, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80012, CO are Lotus School For Excellence, Prairie Middle School and Aurora Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80012 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80012, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80012, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lotus School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11001-a East Alameda Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Gr: K-12 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12600 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3000
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,491 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Aurora Hills Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1009 South Uvalda St
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 341-7450
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 341-7450
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80012, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80012, CO include Lotus School For Excellence, Prairie Middle School and Aurora Hills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80012?
3 public middle schools are located in 80012.
What is the racial composition of students in 80012?
80012 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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