For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 3,176 students in 80916, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80916, CO are James Irwin Charter High School, James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon and James Irwin Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 80916 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80916, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80916, CO Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Irwin Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
James Irwin Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 591-2122
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 591-2122
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Atlas Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1628 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Power Technical
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2460 Waynoka Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9025
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9025
Gr: 6-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Atlas Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Gr: 5-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Atlas Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Pulsar Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Gr: K-4 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive
Charter School
2525 Canada Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 238-6926
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 238-6926
Gr: K-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 80916, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80916, CO include James Irwin Charter High School, James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon and James Irwin Charter Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 80916?
8 public charter schools are located in 80916.
What is the racial composition of students in 80916?
80916 public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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