For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,708 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 37% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Arvada, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Prospect Academy
Charter School
5592 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(720) 804-0018
Arvada, CO 80002
(720) 804-0018
Gr: 4-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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?
4 public charter schools are located in Arvada.
What is the racial composition of students in Arvada?
Arvada public charter schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Arvada are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Arvada include: Excel Academy Charter School vs. Lincoln Charter Academy
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