For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 350 students in 80226, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in 80226, CO are New America School and Great Work Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 80226 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 80226, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80226, CO Public Charter Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
Great Work Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 West Center Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Grades: PK-7
| 237 students
80226, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Meadowlark Cottage Day Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
110 South Cody Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
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 and Great Work Montessori.
How many public charter schools are located in 80226, CO?
2 public charter schools are located in 80226, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 80226, CO?
80226, CO public charter schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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