For the 2025 school year, there are 70 public charter schools serving 30,119 students in Denver, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in Denver, 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, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Denver have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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, CO (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: #77.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 7-8 | 131 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
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: #9 - 129. - 12.
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
Gr: K-6 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 68:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
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: #9 - 129. - 12.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Addenbrooke Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3605 S Teller Street
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 989-1336
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 989-1336
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7114 West Jefferson Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 986-5791
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 986-5791
Gr: PK-8 | 760 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
Astravo Online Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Gr: 9-12 | 2,578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
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: #3131.
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: #3232.
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: #3333.
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: #3434.
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: #3535.
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%
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Denver, Colorado 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%
1500 East 128th Avenue
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-6001
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-6001
Gr: PK | 48 students Minority enrollment: 58%
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
3555 West 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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
5301 Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 650-3000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 650-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
9100 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: K-5 | 930 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
7700 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Gr: K-12 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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%
2690 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Gr: K-1 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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%
Crossroad Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
455 Eppinger Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Gr: K-9
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%
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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%
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: K-5
1275 South Teller Street
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-7407
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-7407
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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%
1740 Jordan Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1330
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1330
Gr: PK-5
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Denver, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Denver, CO include Dsst Cedar High School, Denver Language School and Dsst Cedar Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in Denver?
70 public charter schools are located in Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in Denver?
Denver public charter schools minority enrollment is 77% 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 Denver are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Denver 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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