For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 5,826 students in Castle Rock, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in Castle Rock, CO are American Academy, Academy Charter School and World Compass Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castle Rock, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Castle Rock have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Castle Rock, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
American Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6971 Mira Vista Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 2,579 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1551 Prairie Hawk Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-4881
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-4881
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
World Compass Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2490 South Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 814-5200
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 814-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3954 Trail Boss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Gr: 6-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Aspen View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2131 Low Meadow Blvd
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 733-3436
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 733-3436
Gr: PK-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Dc Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 East Castle Pines Parkway
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 531-3311
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 531-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Castle Rock, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3558 Celestial Avenue
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Gr: K-11
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Castle Rock, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Castle Rock, CO include American Academy, Academy Charter School and World Compass Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Castle Rock?
6 public charter schools are located in Castle Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in Castle Rock?
Castle Rock public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Castle Rock are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Castle Rock include: Aspen View Academy vs. Academy Charter School, Academy Charter School vs. Aspen View Academy, Aspen View Academy vs. American Academy
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