For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 240 students in 80229, CO.
The top ranked public charter school in 80229, CO is New America School - Thornton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 80229 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 80229, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80229, CO Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New America School - Thornton
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8978 Washington St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
80229, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9100 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Grades: K-5
| 930 students
2690 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Grades: K-1
| 310 students
Crossroad Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
455 Eppinger Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
High Plains High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
455 East Eppinger Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5818
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5818
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
602 East 64th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1100
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1100
Grades: PK-K
| 327 students
9150 Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
2201 Mc Elwain Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
New America School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
601 East 64th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
89000 York Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1200
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
1200 East 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1660
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1660
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9200 York Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 80229, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in 80229, CO include New America School - Thornton.
How many public charter schools are located in 80229?
1 public charter schools are located in 80229.
What is the racial composition of students in 80229?
80229 public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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