For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public charter schools serving 13,375 students in Jefferson County, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in Jefferson County, CO are Golden View Classical Academy, Rocky Mountain Academy Of Evergreen and Jefferson Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Golden View Classical Academy
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
| 743 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky Mountain Academy Of Evergreen
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2959 Royale Elk Way
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Grades: K-8
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9955 Yarrow Street
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 438-1011
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 438-1011
Grades: K-6
| 728 students
Rank: #44.
Addenbrooke Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3605 S Teller Street
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 989-1336
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 989-1336
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #55.
Woodrow Wilson Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 W 94th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 431-3694
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 431-3694
Grades: PK-8
| 518 students
Rank: #66.
Excel Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11500 W. 84th Ave
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Astravo Online Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Grades: 9-12
| 2,578 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Colorado Virtual Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Colorado Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: K-6
| 405 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 7-8
| 131 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
New America School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #1212.
Colorado Online High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Grades: PK-8
| 817 students
Rank: #1414.
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9904 West Capri Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 972-2627
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 972-2627
Grades: PK-8
| 449 students
Rank: #1515.
Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7114 West Jefferson Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 986-5791
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 986-5791
Grades: PK-8
| 760 students
Rank: #1616.
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4725 Miller Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Grades: PK-8
| 540 students
Rank: #1717.
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10399 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-8288
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-8288
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Collegiate Academy Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8420 South Sangre De Cristo Rd
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Grades: PK-12
| 281 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Compass Montessori - Golden 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
| 422 students
Rank: #2020.
Two Roads Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6980 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Grades: PK-12
| 337 students
Rank: #2121.
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #2222.
Doral Academy Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 250-3627
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 250-3627
Grades: K-12
| 173 students
Rank: #2323.
Early College Of Arvada
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4905 West 60th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 935-5473
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 935-5473
Grades: 6-12
| 187 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Astravo Online Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Grades: 6-8
| 854 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter 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
| 81 students
Rank: #2626.
Colorado Online Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prospect Academy
Charter School
5592 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(720) 804-0018
Arvada, CO 80002
(720) 804-0018
Grades: 5-8
| 79 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5900 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
5751 Balsam St
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
1892 Bergen Parkway
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-4890
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-4890
Grades: PK-2
| 262 students
2 Woodruff
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3434
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3434
Grades: 4-6
| 365 students
1 White Oak Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4860
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4860
Grades: K-3
| 449 students
6500 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
7700 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
11719 Ranch Elsie Road
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Grades: K-8
| 79 students
6317 South Estes Street
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-5480
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-5480
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1275 South Teller Street
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-7407
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-7407
Grades: K-6
| 385 students
5280 West Ohio Ave
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8790
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8790
Grades: PK
| n/a students
6250 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Grades: PK-5
| 155 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
11025 West Glennon Drive
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
Great Work Montessori (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5300 West Center Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
12250 West Kentucky Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9380
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9380
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Grades: 8
| 183 students
Home Options School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13600 W. 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
1505 South Pierson Street
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-9550
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-9550
Grades: PK
| n/a 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
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7027
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7027
Grades: 7-8
| 95 students
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Grades: PK
| 40 students
12225 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Lighthouse Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1005 Wadsworth Boulevard
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 232-4448
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 232-4448
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
6625 West 45th Place
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1877
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1877
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Mc Lain Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Grades: 8-12
| 97 students
Meadowlark Cottage Day Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
110 South Cody Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
6000 West 9th Avenue
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 982-6207
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 982-6207
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
8455 West 88th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
10500 West 25th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7670
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7670
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Jefferson County, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Jefferson County, CO include Golden View Classical Academy, Rocky Mountain Academy Of Evergreen and Jefferson Academy Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Jeffersonunty?
27 public charter schools are located in Jeffersonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Jeffersonunty?
Jeffersonunty public charter schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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