For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 350 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80203, CO Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
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 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
80203, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7243 Eastlawn Dr
Denver, CO 80203
(513) 389-0968
Denver, CO 80203
(513) 389-0968
Gr: K-6 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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