For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 5,826 students in Castle Rock, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in Castle Rock, CO are Academy Charter School, American Academy and World Compass Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castle Rock, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Castle Rock have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Castle Rock, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1551 Prairie Hawk Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-4881
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-4881
Grades: PK-8
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
American Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6971 Mira Vista Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 2,579 students
Rank: #33.
World Compass Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2490 South Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 814-5200
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 814-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 740 students
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3954 Trail Boss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Grades: 6-12
| 406 students
Rank: #55.
Aspen View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2131 Low Meadow Blvd
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 733-3436
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 733-3436
Grades: PK-8
| 973 students
Rank: #66.
Dc Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 East Castle Pines Parkway
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 531-3311
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 531-3311
Grades: PK-8
| 546 students
Castle Rock, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3558 Celestial Avenue
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Grades: K-11
| n/a students
801 South Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9465
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9465
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Castle Rock, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Castle Rock, CO include Academy Charter School, American Academy and World Compass Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Castle Rock?
6 public charter schools are located in Castle Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in Castle Rock?
Castle Rock public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% 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 Castle Rock are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Castle Rock include: Aspen View Academy vs. Academy Charter School, Academy Charter School vs. Aspen View Academy, Aspen View Academy vs. American Academy
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