For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,293 students in 80909, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in 80909, CO are James Irwin Charter Academy, Colorado Springs Charter Academy and Coperni 3. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 80909 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80909, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80909, CO Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Irwin Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Howard Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Colorado Springs Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2577 N Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Grades: K-8
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Coperni 3
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Citadel Drive East
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Grades: K-8
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
James Irwin Elementary School - Howard
Charter School
1801 Howard Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
80909, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
410 Tiajuana
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
1107 N. Union
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7152
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7152
Grades: K-6
| 89 students
1600 North Union Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
4220 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
3302 Maizeland Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 80909, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in 80909, CO include James Irwin Charter Academy, Colorado Springs Charter Academy and Coperni 3.
How many public charter schools are located in 80909?
4 public charter schools are located in 80909.
What is the racial composition of students in 80909?
80909 public charter schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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