For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,027 students in 80209, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in 80209, CO are Dsst Cedar High School and Dsst Cedar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 80209 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80209, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80209, CO Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dsst Cedar High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 South Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Dsst Cedar Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 S Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 80209, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in 80209, CO include Dsst Cedar High School and Dsst Cedar Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 80209?
2 public charter schools are located in 80209.
What is the racial composition of students in 80209?
80209 public charter schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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