Best 80540 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 344 students in 80540, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in 80540, CO is Lyons Middle/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 80540 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80540, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80540, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyons Middle/senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Mcconnell Drive
Lyons, CO 80540
(303) 823-6631
Gr: 6-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80540, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80540, CO include Lyons Middle/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80540?
1 public middle schools are located in 80540.
What is the racial composition of students in 80540?
80540 public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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