For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 1,786 students in 80205, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80205, CO are French American School Of Denver, Dsst Cole High School and Wyatt Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 80205 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80205, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80205, CO Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
French American School Of Denver
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2350 N. Gaylord Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 506-4589
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 506-4589
Gr: K-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Dsst Cole High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 524-6354
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 524-6354
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Wyatt Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3620 Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
University Prep - Steele St.
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3230 East 38th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
University Prep - Arapahoe St.
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2409 Arapahoe Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-0463
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-0463
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Riseup Community School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2342 Broadway St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-1018
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-1018
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Dsst Cole Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 524-6354
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 524-6354
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
80205, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
2900 Richard Allen Court
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
3240 Humboldt Street, 3rd Floo
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Gr: 7-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
2949 California Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6348
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6348
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1350 East 33rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-5440
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-5440
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
2900 Richard Allen Ct 80205
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 893-0805
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 893-0805
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3620 Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 80205, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80205, CO include French American School Of Denver, Dsst Cole High School and Wyatt Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 80205?
7 public charter schools are located in 80205.
What is the racial composition of students in 80205?
80205 public charter schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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