For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 4,547 students in Parker, CO. The top ranked public charter schools in Parker, CO are Parker Core Knowledge Charter School, Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County and North Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parker, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Parker have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter Schools in Parker, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11661 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Gr: K-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10235 Parkglenn Way
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Gr: 9-12 | 1,108 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16700 Keystone Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 851-7827
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 851-7827
Gr: K-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Challenge To Excellence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16995 East Carlson Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-9816
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-9816
Gr: K-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Global Village Academy - Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18451 Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 476-8044
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 476-8044
Gr: K-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Leman Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19560 Stroh Road
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 767-1600
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 767-1600
Gr: K-8 | 1,114 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Parker, Colorado ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Daniel C Oakes High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
11722 Dransfelt Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0961
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0961
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 13%
6475 East Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Gr: PK-3 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Parker, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Parker, CO include Parker Core Knowledge Charter School, Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County and North Star Academy. Parker has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public charter schools are located in Parker?
6 public charter schools are located in Parker.
What is the racial composition of students in Parker?
Parker public charter schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Parker are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Parker include: North Star Academy vs. Challenge To Excellence Charter School, Challenge To Excellence Charter School vs. North Star Academy, North Star Academy vs. Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
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