For the 2025 school year, there are 55 public charter schools serving 20,690 students in Denver County, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in Denver County, CO are Dsst Cedar High School, Denver Language School and Dsst Cedar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denver County, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Denver County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Public Charter Schools in Denver County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dsst Cedar High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 South Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Denver Language School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
451 Newport Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 557-0852
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 557-0852
Gr: K-8 | 924 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Dsst Cedar Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 S Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Telluride Street #2
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 565 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Dsst Conservatory Green High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5590 N Central Park Blvd #4
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4127
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4127
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Highline Academy Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2170 South Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-7808
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-7808
Gr: K-8 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Colorado High School Charter - Ges
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3093 E 42nd Ave
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 524-8664
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 524-8664
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Denver Justice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1860 Lincoln St
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 424-2350
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 424-2350
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7808 Cherry Creek South Dr #3-
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 863-8920
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 863-8920
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Dsst Montview High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Valentia Street
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Odyssey School Of Denver
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6550 East 21st Avenue
Denver, CO 80207
(303) 316-3944
Denver, CO 80207
(303) 316-3944
Gr: K-8 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Galapago St.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1414.
French American School Of Denver
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2350 N. Gaylord Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 506-4589
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 506-4589
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1515.
Dsst College View High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3111 West Dartmouth Avenue
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 524-6320
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 524-6320
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Colorado Skies Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13025 Wings Way
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 900-4086
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 900-4086
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1717.
Dsst Green Valley Ranch Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Telluride Street Building
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
5280 High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1919.
Dsst Cole High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 524-6354
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 524-6354
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3752 Tennyson Street
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 464-3550
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 464-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2121.
Dsst Montview Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Valentia Street
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2222.
Dsst Conservatory Green Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8499 East Stoll Place
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4120
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4120
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Wyatt Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3620 Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2424.
Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2626 West Evans Avenue
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 460-2800
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 460-2800
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
University Prep - Steele St.
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3230 East 38th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Dsst College View Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3111 W Dartmouth Ave
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 524-6320
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 524-6320
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18250 East 51st Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 452-2570
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 452-2570
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Dsst Elevate Northeast Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10825 E 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 524-6305
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 524-6305
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Kipp Denver Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 922-5324
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 922-5324
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Soar At Green Valley Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Telluride Street #4
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 287-5100
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 287-5100
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Kipp Northeast Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4635 Walden St. Denver
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 452-2551
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 452-2551
Gr: PK-4 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 863-8920
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 863-8920
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
University Prep - Arapahoe St.
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2409 Arapahoe Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-0463
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-0463
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Colorado High School Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Osage Street #100
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 892-8475
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 892-8475
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Girls Athletic Leadership School High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Galapago Street
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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Denver County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ace Community Challenge School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
948 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 436-9588
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 436-9588
Gr: 8-10 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
American Indian Academy Of Denver (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1862 W. Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-7559
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-7559
Gr: 6-10 | 134 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
574 West 6th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6906
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6906
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
2900 Richard Allen Court
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
7243 Eastlawn Dr
Denver, CO 80203
(513) 389-0968
Denver, CO 80203
(513) 389-0968
Gr: K-6 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3240 Humboldt Street, 3rd Floo
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Gr: 7-8 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5290 Kittredge Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-0850
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-0850
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3333 Holly St
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 575-0067
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 575-0067
Gr: 9-10 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
D P S Night High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2285 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 727-5000
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 727-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
750 Galapago
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-1473
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-1473
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Denver Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
655 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80224
(303) 394-8600
Denver, CO 80224
(303) 394-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 52%
3480 Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4790
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4790
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
3001 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473
Gr: 12
410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
2949 North Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 964-8993
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 964-8993
Gr: K-12 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
520 West 3rd Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
2715 West 11th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7540
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
14500 East Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Gr: 3-5 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2949 California Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
4050 East 14th Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 355-1676
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 355-1676
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3301 South Monaco Boulevard
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2400
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2400
Gr: PK-2 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0000
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0000
Gr: 8 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2250 South Quitman Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0380
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0380
Gr: 8 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Life Skills Center Of Denver (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1000 Cherokee
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 889-2897
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 889-2897
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1310
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1310
Gr: K-5 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6348
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6348
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1350 East 33rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-5440
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-5440
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
5000 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5700
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
New America School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9125 East Seventh Place Buildi
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 320-9854
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 320-9854
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5000 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5840
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5840
Gr: 6-12 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Denver County, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Denver County, CO include Dsst Cedar High School, Denver Language School and Dsst Cedar Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in Denverunty?
55 public charter schools are located in Denverunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Denverunty?
Denverunty 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).
Which public charter schools in Denverunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Denverunty include: Rocky Mountain Prep Green Valley Ranch vs. Dsst Green Valley Ranch Middle School, Rocky Mountain Prep Rise vs. Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, Highline Academy Northeast vs. Omar D Blair Charter School
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