Best 80909 Colorado Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,293 students in 80909, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80909, CO are James Irwin Charter Academy, Colorado Springs Charter Academy and Coperni 3. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 80909 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80909, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80909, CO Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Irwin Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1801 Howard Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Colorado Springs Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2577 N Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Gr: K-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Coperni 3
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Citadel Drive East
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Gr: K-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
James Irwin Elementary School - Howard
Charter School
1801 Howard Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80909 Colorado

80909, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
410 Tiajuana
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
1107 N. Union
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7152
Gr: K-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
1600 North Union Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
4220 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
3302 Maizeland Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 80909, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80909, CO include James Irwin Charter Academy, Colorado Springs Charter Academy and Coperni 3.
How many public charter schools are located in 80909?
4 public charter schools are located in 80909.
What is the racial composition of students in 80909?
80909 public charter schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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