For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 875 students in 80909, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80909, CO are Colorado Springs Charter Academy and Coperni 3. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 80909 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80909, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80909, CO Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colorado Springs Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2577 N Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Gr: K-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Coperni 3
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Citadel Drive East
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Gr: K-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
James Irwin Elementary School - Howard
Charter School
1801 Howard Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 80909, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80909, CO include Colorado Springs Charter Academy and Coperni 3.
How many public charter schools are located in 80909?
3 public charter schools are located in 80909.
What is the racial composition of students in 80909?
80909 public charter schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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