For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 74 students in 80226, CO.
The top-ranked public charter school in 80226, CO is New America School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 80226 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80226, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80226, CO Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New America School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
80226, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11025 West Glennon Drive
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Great Work Montessori (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5300 West Center Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Meadowlark Cottage Day Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
110 South Cody Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 80226, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80226, CO include New America School.
How many public charter schools are located in 80226?
1 public charter schools are located in 80226.
What is the racial composition of students in 80226?
80226 public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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