For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,162 students in Golden, CO. The top-ranked public charter schools in Golden, CO are Golden View Classical Academy and Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Golden have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Golden, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden View Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Gr: K-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Gr: PK-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Golden, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gilpin County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 7%
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: 1-3 | 15 students
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: K-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Gr: PK | 40 students Minority enrollment: 25%
15920 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Golden, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Golden, CO include Golden View Classical Academy and Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School. Golden has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public charter schools are located in Golden?
2 public charter schools are located in Golden.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden?
Golden public charter schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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