For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 488 students in 80204, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80204, CO are Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School, Colorado High School Charter and Girls Athletic Leadership School High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 80204 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80204, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80204, CO Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Galapago St.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Colorado High School Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Osage Street #100
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 892-8475
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 892-8475
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Girls Athletic Leadership School High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Galapago Street
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
80204, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ace Community Challenge School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
948 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 436-9588
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 436-9588
Gr: 8-10 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
574 West 6th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6906
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6906
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
750 Galapago
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-1473
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-1473
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3001 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473
Gr: 12
2715 West 11th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7540
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0380
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0380
Gr: 8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Life Skills Center Of Denver (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1000 Cherokee
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 889-2897
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 889-2897
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
P.s.1 Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1062 Delaware St
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 575-6690
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 575-6690
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Strive Prep - Lake (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 551-7200
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 551-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
West Career Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
951 Elati Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5390
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5390
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 80204, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80204, CO include Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School, Colorado High School Charter and Girls Athletic Leadership School High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 80204?
3 public charter schools are located in 80204.
What is the racial composition of students in 80204?
80204 public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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