For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,875 students in Brighton, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Brighton, CO are Eagle Ridge Academy, Foundations Academy and Bromley East Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brighton, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Brighton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Brighton, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3551 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 345-4380
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 345-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Foundations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 South 45th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Gr: K-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Bromley East Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
356 Longspur Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Gr: PK-8 | 1,214 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Denver
Charter School
1800 E Longs Peak St
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 541-9809
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 541-9809
Gr: K-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Brighton, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
89 N 6th Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5490
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5490
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Gr: PK | 36 students Minority enrollment: 11%
3551 East Southern St
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Gr: 9-12
4700 East Bromley Ln
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Gr: K-12
89 North 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Brighton, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Brighton, CO include Eagle Ridge Academy, Foundations Academy and Bromley East Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Brighton?
4 public charter schools are located in Brighton.
What is the racial composition of students in Brighton?
Brighton public charter schools minority enrollment is 51% 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 Brighton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Brighton include: Bromley East Charter School vs. Foundations Academy, Foundations Academy vs. Bromley East Charter School
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