For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,027 students in Arvada, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in Arvada, CO are Excel Academy Charter School, Lincoln Charter Academy and Two Roads Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arvada, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Arvada have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Arvada, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11500 W. 84th Ave
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Grades: PK-8
| 817 students
Rank: #33.
Two Roads Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6980 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Grades: PK-12
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Doral Academy Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 250-3627
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 250-3627
Grades: K-12
| 173 students
Rank: #55.
Early College Of Arvada
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4905 West 60th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 935-5473
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 935-5473
Grades: 6-12
| 187 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prospect Academy
Charter School
5592 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(720) 804-0018
Arvada, CO 80002
(720) 804-0018
Grades: 5-8
| 79 students
Arvada, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5900 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
5751 Balsam St
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
6500 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
6250 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
8455 West 88th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
5800 West 84th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9890
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9890
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
6495 Carr Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0590
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0590
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
5150 Allison St
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-2145
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-2145
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
7750 Harlan Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9933
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9933
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Arvada, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Arvada, CO include Excel Academy Charter School, Lincoln Charter Academy and Two Roads Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Arvada?
6 public charter schools are located in Arvada.
What is the racial composition of students in Arvada?
Arvada public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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