Jefferson County School District No. R-1

1829 Denver West Dr. Bldg #27
Golden, CO 80401-0001
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public charter schools serving 7,225 students in Jefferson County School District No. R-1. This district's average charter testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public charter schools in Colorado.
Public Charter Schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
143 Schools
269 Schools
# Students
73,003 Students
134,323 Students
# Teachers
4,326 Teachers
7,989 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#25 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
40%
33%
52%
45%
(20-21)
35%
29%
87%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.65
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
25%
35%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
65%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,603 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,182 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$1,066 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$1,181 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,603
$15,473
Spending / Student
$16,182
$15,791

Best Jefferson County School District No. R-1 Public Charter Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Mountain Academy Of Evergreen
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2959 Royale Elk Way
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Gr: K-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9955 Yarrow Street
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 438-1011
Gr: K-6 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Excel Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11500 W. 84th Ave
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Woodrow Wilson Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8300 W 94th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 431-3694
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
New America School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Addenbrooke Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3605 S Teller Street
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 989-1336
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Gr: PK-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9904 West Capri Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 972-2627
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Gr: K-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7114 West Jefferson Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 986-5791
Gr: PK-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4725 Miller Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10399 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-8288
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Collegiate Academy Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8420 South Sangre De Cristo Rd
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1616.
Two Roads Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6980 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Gr: PK-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1717.
Doral Academy Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7100 Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 250-3627
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1818.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10300 W Nassau Ave
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 984-5749
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 143 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 73,003 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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