2024 Best Public Middle Schools in Arapahoe County

• Cherry Creek School District, CO•

• PK, K-8

• •
  Rating 3.39 out of 5  18 reviews

Middle School Student: Ive attended since fourth grade, and Id like to begin discussing the application process. Its difficult to get into this school unless you have a sibling who has attended or is presently attending at Challenge. Obtaining a recommendation letter from your current school's teacher is also an easier option to gain admission to the school. When it comes to clubs, the school is fiercely competitive, particularly in lego robotics, TSA(Technology Student Association), Chess, and Math Club. The school places a lot of emphasis on writing and math. However, I wish the school would have its own sports team because I know a lot of athletes that go to different places to participate in sports. This school welcomes diversity, and kids who join clubs like WEB, PACK players, and another one that I cant recall right now get to lead assemblies that discuss topics that children should be aware of(eg: bullying). Chosen students get to mentor 5th graders with their homework(these kids must have all A's).... Read 18 reviews

• grade A

• Students 534

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Cherry Creek School District, CO•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: We absolutely love this school and community! The administration has been so helpful with navigating the curriculum, and there are so many volunteer opportunities. We are very grateful to be at the school. The communication within staff is phenomenal and any question I've ever had has been answered in a timely fashion.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 571

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Cherry Creek School District, CO•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 3.14 out of 5  7 reviews

Alum: My experience was pretty eventful, with both ups and downs. There were many opportunities and clubs offered there. The best part was when the school took some action to eliminate hate and oppressive actions, which were responsible and appreciated.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,355

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Littleton Public Schools, CO•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: We absolutely love Littleton Academy for so many reasons! The children there are SO kind and the ones who struggle with kindness are brought back to kindness by the rules and gentle discipline. They expect good behavior, great listening, and kindness and in result, they end up with incredible kids who are driven, intelligent, and have a great work ethic. Our daughter absolutely LOVES this school and her friends and teachers there. We could not be more grateful for this school and the people working there… they are truly incredible!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 455

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Littleton Public Schools, CO•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 3.7 out of 5  23 reviews

Alum: Powell is a wonderful community school. Children can easily and comfortably transition from elementary to middle school here and will learn a lot from the variety of class options and great teachers. They really get you ready for high school and beyond.... Read 23 reviews

• grade A

• Students 611

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Cherry Creek School District, CO•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Our son started with Heritage Heights Academy (HHA) for his Kindergarten year and will be heading into 3rd grade. The school provides a academically challenging environment and provides support to ensure each child has the support to achieve academic success. We love all of the staff at HHA. They support the missions and values of the school.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 447

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Littleton Public Schools, CO•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 3.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Middle School Student: I am having a great experience at Newton! The teachers are wonderful and the academics are excellent. I have learned so much here and I continue to learn more. Overall, this is a truly exceptional school!... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 738

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Cherry Creek School District, CO•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 2.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Alum: Excellent school, faculty, and class curriculums. Lots of opportunity for involvement, such as sports, intramurals, music programs, and after school clubs. One of the few middle schools that still has silent reading as a required class, which is great. The faculty is very experienced and helpful with the challenging curriculum. Great facilities, such as large track and field, cafeteria, newly refinished building/classrooms, and always updating.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,077

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Cherry Creek School District, CO•

• 6-8

• grade A minus

• Students 787

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Littleton Public Schools, CO•

• 6-8

• grade A minus

• Students 764

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Littleton Public Schools, CO•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: My daughter has been moved from one school to another as we moved a lot, unfortunately, when we enrolled her in Goddard we never expected her to be that happy and at home so fast. The teachers and staff have gone above and beyond and made her feel welcome. They have to excellent resources and the counselors are amazing! Do not think twice it's a fantastic school!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 589

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Cherry Creek School District, CO•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 3.25 out of 5  8 reviews

Middle School Student: I love how all of the teachers are sweet and accepting. Food is great and lunch staff is kind and caring. Security is amazing and will make sure you are safe at all times. This year I was in choir and it was like everyone in there was family. Overall it is a great school!... Read 8 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,125

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Cherry Creek School District, CO•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 2 out of 5  4 reviews

Middle School Student: I am a student at Falcon and the two years I have been here have been excellent, the staff is wonderful, The students could use some work but other than that it is a great school. I had a time in my life where things where really hard for me but the counseling really helped me get through me loosing a loved one. They have been amazing to other students as well, being forgiving about the 'devious lick' trend, students recking the bathrooms, stealing things from teacher, etc, but they have only made us use a sign out sheet if we want to go to the bathroom, there was one day where we where only allowed to go during passing period but now we are allowed to go during class. This is a great school and if you are a parent in the area trying to find a middle school for you're young teen, I definitely recommend Falcon Creek Middle School.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 736

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Cherry Creek School District, CO•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 3.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Freshman: The teachers really care about the students even when the students were disrespetful to them. I would like to see them change how they do the lunch line because it would take forever to get through it same with the snack line.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,116

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Cherry Creek School District, CO•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 1.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: My son considers this the best school experience he's ever had. Flying gliders, learning to build, program and fly drones, and having regular practice time in many different kinds of flight simulators are a few highlights of his experience at CSA. He made a lot of industry contacts and gained visibility into many real-life industry topics that he otherwise wouldn't have if he wasn't part of CSA. He gained confidence in his abilities and knows a lot about his social-emotional well-being and how to advocate for himself as he continues on his educational journey. The project-based learning approach meets all of the state requirements in education and allows children to learn in a way that works best for them. The excitement from the kids is palpable, and there is genuine curiosity and eagerness in their learning. The facilitators and administration are readily available and provide timely communication so parents are aware of what's going on in the classrooms.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 214

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Aurora Joint School District No. 28, CO•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 3.67 out of 5  9 reviews

Parent: Our daughter will graduate this year. I can't stress enough how great Quest has been the past 8+ years, it's been everything a school can be and she has thrived here; academically and socially. It's the equivalent of going to a quality private school, without the cliques, elitism and lack of diversity many have. Diversity is not only tolerated and accepted, it's rightly seen as a positive. The world is multicultural, education should be too. Academically, students are treated as individuals, while maintaining minimum high standards. Our daughter has been challenged in a good way, stretch goals are given and were achieved each year. She's already doing high school levels in math, science and literacy. Parents volunteer, great way to connect with the school. No bullying. Attendance is strictly enforced. Teachers are approachable. If you have a chance to send your kid to Quest, find a way to do it! A+++... Read 9 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 586

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Englewood Schools, CO•

• 6-9

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: Englewood Leadership Academy us an amazing school that includes dedicated teachers and wonderful opportunities. It is a small school and provides options that are not easy to find in a normal public middle school. I loved the end-of-the-year trips and the family environment.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 93

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Cherry Creek School District, CO•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 2.8 out of 5  5 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 892

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Littleton Public Schools, CO•

• PK, K-8

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Want a great education and solid values for your child by teachers and administrators that truly care for their well-being? LPCS is the place to be!!!... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 542

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Cherry Creek School District, CO•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Alum: It would be nice to see less handholding. The restrictions on walking through the halls before and after school seemed a bit harsh.... Read 3 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 920

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Cherry Creek School District, CO•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 3 out of 5  4 reviews

Middle School Student: My experience was in 2015. I learned so much from my amazing teachers. No teacher leaves you behind and makes you strive to success. I absolutely loved this school.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 974

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Aurora Joint School District No. 28, CO•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 3.59 out of 5  73 reviews

Junior: My experience at Lotus School for Excellence has been very good. Lotus is a K-12 which I joined my 6th grade year. My 5 years at lotus i've made freinds from a different back ground making it easy to understand everyone's culture. Academics is excellent! Teachers push their students to reach their best version provide a lot of different resources and support. In sports we are a very competetive 2A school. High school boys soccer reached state finals 2 consecutive years. High school boys basketball compete in a high level reaching the sweet 16. High school girls soccer and basketball both highly compete in the 2A division. Something I would change at Lotus is the facilites. I would change this because I believe in the saying, " look good, play good" , if us students see our facilities looking nice we will be encouraged to perform at a higher level.... Read 73 reviews

• grade B

• Students 956

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Aurora Joint School District No. 28, CO•

• PK, K-8

• grade B

• Students 671

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Cherry Creek School District, CO•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 4 out of 5  10 reviews

Middle School Student: I am currently an 8th grade student at Horizon who has been attending the school since 6th grade. Every teacher I have had has been amazing, I have been taught efficiently, the clubs are cool and the school is an overall excellent for learning.... Read 10 reviews

• grade B

• Students 859

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Aurora Joint School District No. 28, CO•

• PK, K-8

• •
  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: My daughter has been attending this school since kindergarten and now she is in 3rd grade. Words cannot express how much I appreciate all of her teachers, and extremely friendly staff. The school has zero tolerance for bullies and they will address the problem ASAP. All of the teachers my daughter had were very responsive and were so easy to communicate during the day and even after school. Love this school!... Read 2 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 772

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1