For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,619 students in Westminster, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Westminster, CO are Colorado Stem Academy, Academy Of Charter Schools and Crown Pointe Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westminster, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Westminster have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Westminster, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colorado Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7281 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 1,887 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Crown Pointe Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 West 86th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 428-1882
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 428-1882
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8731 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westminster Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Sunset Ridge Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9451 Hooker Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8907
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8907
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Shaw Heights Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8780 Circle Drive
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-9533
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-9533
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Westminster, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Westminster, CO include Colorado Stem Academy, Academy Of Charter Schools and Crown Pointe Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Westminster?
10 public middle schools are located in Westminster.
What is the racial composition of students in Westminster?
Westminster public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% 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 Westminster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Westminster include: Westminster Academy For International Studies vs. Colorado Stem Academy, Crown Pointe Charter Academy vs. Colorado Stem Academy, John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy vs. Sunset Ridge Pk-8
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