For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,350 students in 80129, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80129, CO are Ben Franklin Academy and Stem School Highlands Ranch. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 80129 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80129, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80129, CO Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben Franklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2270 Plaza Dr
Littleton, CO 80129
(720) 383-4519
Littleton, CO 80129
(720) 383-4519
Gr: PK-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Stem School Highlands Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Gr: K-12 | 1,394 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
80129, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Plum Creek Academy (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9340 Commerce Center St
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6075
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6075
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 80129, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80129, CO include Ben Franklin Academy and Stem School Highlands Ranch.
How many public charter schools are located in 80129?
2 public charter schools are located in 80129.
What is the racial composition of students in 80129?
80129 public charter schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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