For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,946 students in 80017, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in 80017, CO are Vanguard Classical School - East, Global Village Academy Aurora and Montessori Del Mundo Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 80017 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80017, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80017, CO Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vanguard Classical School - East
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17101 East Ohio Drive
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Grades: K-12
| 728 students
Rank: #22.
Global Village Academy Aurora
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16401 E Alameda Dr
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 309-6657
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 309-6657
Grades: K-8
| 861 students
Rank: #33.
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15503 East Mississippi Ave Uni
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 432-2548
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 432-2548
Grades: PK-6
| 357 students
80017, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Empower Community High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
450 South Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 621-5094
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 621-5094
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 80017, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in 80017, CO include Vanguard Classical School - East, Global Village Academy Aurora and Montessori Del Mundo Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 80017?
3 public charter schools are located in 80017.
What is the racial composition of students in 80017?
80017 public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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