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Best 80219 Colorado Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,633 students in 80219, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80219, CO are Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill, Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest and Rocky Mountain Prep Federal. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 80219 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80219, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80219, CO Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2626 West Evans Avenue
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 460-2800
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 863-8920
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Rocky Mountain Prep Federal
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2626 W Evans Ave
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 460-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Rocky Mountain Prep Smart
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 W. Arizona Ave
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 West Nevada Place
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 934-3245
Gr: PK-4 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 W Arizona Ave.
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Gr: 6-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Compass Academy
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2285 S Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0096
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 80219, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80219, CO include Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill, Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest and Rocky Mountain Prep Federal.
How many public charter schools are located in 80219?
7 public charter schools are located in 80219.
What is the racial composition of students in 80219?
80219 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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