For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 369 students in 80203, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80203, CO are Denver Justice High School and Downtown Denver Expeditionary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 80203 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80203, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80203, CO Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denver Justice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1860 Lincoln St
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 424-2350
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 424-2350
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 80203, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80203, CO include Denver Justice High School and Downtown Denver Expeditionary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 80203?
2 public charter schools are located in 80203.
What is the racial composition of students in 80203?
80203 public charter schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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