For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 475 students in 80126, CO.
The top ranked public charter school in 80126, CO is Platte River Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 80126 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80126, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80126, CO Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Platte River Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4085 Lark Sparrow St.
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 80126, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in 80126, CO include Platte River Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 80126?
1 public charter schools are located in 80126.
What is the racial composition of students in 80126?
80126 public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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