For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,271 students in Golden, CO. The top ranked public charter schools in Golden, CO are Golden View Classical Academy, Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School and Rocky Mountain Deaf School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Golden have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Golden, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Golden View Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Grades: K-12
| 756 students
Rank: #22.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Grades: PK-12
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Youngfield Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 984-5749
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 984-5749
Grades: PK-12
| 91 students
Golden, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gilpin County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Grades: 1-3
| 15 students
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-6
| 34 students
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Grades: PK
| 40 students
15920 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Golden, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Golden, CO include Golden View Classical Academy, Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School and Rocky Mountain Deaf School. Golden has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public charter schools are located in Golden?
3 public charter schools are located in Golden.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden?
Golden public charter schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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