For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,889 students in 80012, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in 80012, CO are Colorado Early Colleges Aurora, Lotus School For Excellence and Axl Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 80012 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80012, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80012, CO Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Abilene St.
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 572-5040
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 572-5040
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Lotus School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11001-a East Alameda Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Grades: K-12
| 945 students
Rank: #33.
Axl Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14100 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 377-0758
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 377-0758
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wildflower Montessori Public Schools Of Colorado A
Charter School
1330 S. Potomac Suite #104
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 432-1664
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 432-1664
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 80012, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in 80012, CO include Colorado Early Colleges Aurora, Lotus School For Excellence and Axl Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 80012?
4 public charter schools are located in 80012.
What is the racial composition of students in 80012?
80012 public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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