For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,554 students in 80303, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80303, CO are Horizons K-8 School, Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics and Nevin Platt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80303 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80303, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80303, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizons K-8 School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4545 Sioux Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5580
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5580
Gr: K-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 Manhattan Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6300
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Nevin Platt Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6096 Baseline Road
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5536
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5536
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80303, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80303, CO include Horizons K-8 School, Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics and Nevin Platt Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80303?
4 public middle schools are located in 80303.
What is the racial composition of students in 80303?
80303 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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