For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 927 students in 80223, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in 80223, CO are 5280 High School, Kipp Denver Collegiate High School and Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 80223 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80223, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80223, CO Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
5280 High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Denver Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 922-5324
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 922-5324
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 S Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 623-5772
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 623-5772
Grades: 5-8
| 364 students
80223, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
American Indian Academy Of Denver (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1862 W. Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-7559
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-7559
Grades: 6-10
| 134 students
520 West 3rd Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1310
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1310
Grades: K-5
| 116 students
451 South Tejon St
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1260
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1260
Grades: 8
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 80223, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in 80223, CO include 5280 High School, Kipp Denver Collegiate High School and Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 80223?
3 public charter schools are located in 80223.
What is the racial composition of students in 80223?
80223 public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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