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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Aurora Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public charter schools serving 9,332 students in Aurora, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Aurora, CO are Heritage Heights Academy, New Legacy Charter School and Aurora Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Aurora, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Heights Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20050 East Smoky Hill Road
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 870-9541
Gr: K-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
New Legacy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2091 North Dayton Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-7880
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Aurora Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10251 East 1st Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 367-5983
Gr: K-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 S Abilene St.
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 572-5040
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Rocky Mountain Prep Fletcher
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10455 East 25th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(720) 863-8922
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10455 East 25th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 524-6397
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
New America School - Aurora
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9125 E Seventh Place Building
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 320-9854
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Vanguard Classical School - East
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17101 East Ohio Drive
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Gr: K-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Lotus School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11001-a East Alameda Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Gr: K-12 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Axl Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
450 S Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 377-0758
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
High Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6750 N. Dunkirk St.
Aurora, CO 80019
(303) 217-5152
Gr: PK-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Global Village Academy Aurora
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16401 E Alameda Dr
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 309-6657
Gr: K-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15503 East Mississippi Ave Uni
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 432-2548
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Vega Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1345 Macon Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(720) 390-6975
Gr: K-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Of Advanced Learning
Charter School
431 N Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 500-5252
Gr: K-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Aurora Science & Tech High School
Charter School
2540 North Scranton Court
Aurora, CO 80045
(303) 524-6397
Gr: 9-11 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center At New Legacy Charter School
Charter School
2091 North Dayton Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-7880
Gr: PK | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Sky Ranch Academy
Charter School
849 N Carrie Street
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 644-3234
Gr: K-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Wildflower Montessori Public Schools Of Colorado Aurora
Charter School
1330 S. Potomac Suite #104
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 432-1664
Gr: PK-3 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Aurora, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Aurora, CO include Heritage Heights Academy, New Legacy Charter School and Aurora Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Aurora?
19 public charter schools are located in Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Aurora are often viewed compared to one another?

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