For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 3,780 students in Parker, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Parker, CO are Parker Core Knowledge, 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 60% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 48% 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 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Parker, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Core Knowledge
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11661 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Gr: K-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16700 Keystone Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 851-7827
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 851-7827
Gr: K-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Challenge To Excellence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16995 East Carlson Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-9816
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-9816
Gr: K-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Global Village Academy - Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18451 Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 476-8044
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 476-8044
Gr: K-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Leman Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19560 Stroh Road
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 767-1600
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 767-1600
Gr: K-8 | 1,390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Parker, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Daniel C Oakes High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
11722 Dransfelt Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0961
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0961
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 13%
6475 East Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Gr: PK-3 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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, North Star Academy and Challenge To Excellence Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Parker?
5 public charter schools are located in Parker.
What is the racial composition of students in Parker?
Parker public charter schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Parker are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Parker include: North Star Academy vs. Challenge To Excellence Charter School, Challenge To Excellence Charter School vs. North Star Academy, Global Village Academy - Douglas County vs. Parker Core Knowledge
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