For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 7,693 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Castle Rock, CO (2026)
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 | 2,803 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 1,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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?
8 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (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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