For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,889 students in 80012, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80012, CO are Colorado Early Colleges Aurora, Lotus School For Excellence and Axl Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 80012 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80012, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80012, CO Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Abilene St.
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 572-5040
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 572-5040
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Lotus School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11001-a East Alameda Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Gr: K-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Axl Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14100 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 377-0758
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 377-0758
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Wildflower Montessori Public Schools Of Colorado A
Charter School
1330 S. Potomac Suite #104
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 432-1664
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 432-1664
Gr: PK-K | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 80012, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80012, CO include Colorado Early Colleges Aurora, Lotus School For Excellence and Axl Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 80012?
4 public charter schools are located in 80012.
What is the racial composition of students in 80012?
80012 public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).