Top Rankings
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public charter schools serving 7,205 students in Jefferson County School District No. R-1. This district's average charter testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public charter schools in Colorado.
Public Charter Schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
144 Schools
267 Schools
# Students
73,532 Students
137,984 Students
# Teachers
4,361 Teachers
8,165 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
29%
Graduation Rate
87%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
27%
35%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
64%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,498 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,065 is higher than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,066 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$1,181 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,498
$15,520
Spending / Student
$16,065
$15,839
Best Jefferson County School District No. R-1 Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Academy Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Gr: 7-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Mountain Academy Of Evergreen
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2959 Royale Elk Way
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Gr: K-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9955 Yarrow Street
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 438-1011
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 438-1011
Gr: PK-6 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Excel Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11500 W. 84th Ave
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Gr: K-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Woodrow Wilson Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 W 94th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 431-3694
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 431-3694
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
New America School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Addenbrooke Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3605 S Teller Street
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 989-1336
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 989-1336
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Gr: PK-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7114 West Jefferson Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 986-5791
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 986-5791
Gr: PK-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4725 Miller Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Gr: PK-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10399 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-8288
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-8288
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Gr: PK-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Two Roads Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6980 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1616.
Doral Academy Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10110 Church Ranch Way
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 250-3627
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 250-3627
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10300 W. Nassau Ave
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 984-5749
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 984-5749
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Academy
Charter School
9955 Yarrow Street
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 438-6985
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 438-6985
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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