For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 190 students in 80229, CO.
The top-ranked public charter school in 80229, CO is New America School - Thornton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 80229 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80229, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80229, CO Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New America School - Thornton
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8978 Washington St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 80229, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80229, CO include New America School - Thornton.
How many public charter schools are located in 80229?
1 public charter schools are located in 80229.
What is the racial composition of students in 80229?
80229 public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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