For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,813 students in 80138, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in 80138, CO are Parker Core Knowledge Charter School and Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 80138 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80138, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80138, CO Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11661 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Grades: K-8
| 705 students
Rank: #22.
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10235 Parkglenn Way
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Grades: 9-12
| 1,108 students
80138, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
22219 Hilltop Road
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-0806
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-0806
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6475 East Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Grades: PK-3
| 685 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 80138, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in 80138, CO include Parker Core Knowledge Charter School and Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County.
How many public charter schools are located in 80138?
2 public charter schools are located in 80138.
What is the racial composition of students in 80138?
80138 public charter schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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