For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 4,467 students in Littleton, CO. The top-ranked public charter schools in Littleton, CO are Platte River Charter Academy, Ben Franklin Academy and Littleton Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Littleton, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Littleton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Littleton, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Platte River Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4085 Lark Sparrow St.
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Ben Franklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2270 Plaza Dr
Littleton, CO 80129
(720) 383-4519
Littleton, CO 80129
(720) 383-4519
Gr: PK-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Littleton Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 West Mineral Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 798-5252
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 798-5252
Gr: K-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Stem School Highlands Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Gr: K-12 | 1,394 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Littleton Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5301 S. Bannock St.
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 734-1995
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 734-1995
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9904 West Capri Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 972-2627
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 972-2627
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Collegiate Academy Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8420 South Sangre De Cristo Rd
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Littleton, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Littleton, CO include Platte River Charter Academy, Ben Franklin Academy and Littleton Academy. Littleton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public charter schools are located in Littleton?
7 public charter schools are located in Littleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Littleton?
Littleton public charter schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Littleton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Littleton include: Littleton Prep Charter School vs. Littleton Academy, Littleton Academy vs. Ben Franklin Academy, Littleton Academy vs. Littleton Prep Charter School
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