Best Public Charter Schools in 80229 (Denver, CO) (2026)

Best 80229 Colorado Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 238 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 score of 20% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80229, CO Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

New America School - Thornton

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
:

Bottom 50%

8978 Washington St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130

Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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80229, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Adams12 Five Star Preschool (Closed 2023)

1500 East 128th Avenue
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-6001

Gr: PK | 48 students Minority enrollment: 58%

Bertha Heid Elementary Campus (Closed 2007)

9100 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300

Gr: K-5 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Clayton Elementary School (Closed 2004)

2690 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460

Gr: K-1 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Crossroad Alternative School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

455 Eppinger Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900

Gr: K-9

High Plains High School (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

455 East Eppinger Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5818

Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Mapleton Early Learning Center (Closed 2013)

602 East 64th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1100

Gr: PK-K | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Meadow Elementary School (Closed 2007)

9150 Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500

Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Monterey Elementary School (Closed 2007)

2201 Mc Elwain Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360

Gr: K-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

New America School (Closed 2011)

601 East 64th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130

Gr: 9-12

Skyview High School (Closed 2008)

89000 York Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1200

Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Welby New Technology Elementary School (Closed 2011)

1200 East 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1660

Gr: 9-12

York Middle School (Closed 2007)

9200 York Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600

Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).