For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 81 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 34%), 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80226, CO Public Charter Schools (2025)
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
| 81 students
80226, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11025 West Glennon Drive
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
Great Work Montessori (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5300 West Center Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
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
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.
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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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