For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 3,938 students in Parker, CO. The top ranked public charter schools in Parker, CO are Parker Core Knowledge Charter School, North Star Academy and Challenge To Excellence Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parker, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Parker have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Parker, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1161 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Grades: K-8
| 703 students
Rank: #22.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16700 Keystone Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 471-6677
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 471-6677
Grades: K-8
| 673 students
Rank: #33.
Challenge To Excellence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16995 East Carlson Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-9816
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-9816
Grades: K-8
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Global Village - Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10940 South Parker Road #781
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 476-8044
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 476-8044
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Leman Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19560 Stroh Road
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 635-8096
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 635-8096
Grades: K-8
| 986 students
Rank: #66.
Parker Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15035 Compark Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 709-7400
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 709-7400
Grades: K-8
| 657 students
Parker, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Daniel C Oakes High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
11722 Dransfelt Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0961
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0961
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
22219 Hilltop Road
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-0806
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-0806
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6475 East Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Grades: PK-3
| 685 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Parker, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Parker, CO include Parker Core Knowledge Charter School, North Star Academy and Challenge To Excellence Charter School. Parker has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public charter schools are located in Parker, CO?
6 public charter schools are located in Parker, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Parker, CO?
Parker, CO public charter schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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