For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 422 students in 80403, CO.
The top-ranked public charter school in 80403, CO is Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 80403 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80403, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80403, CO Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
80403, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11719 Ranch Elsie Road
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Gr: K-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Gilpin County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 7%
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: 1-3 | 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 80403, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80403, CO include Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 80403?
1 public charter schools are located in 80403.
What is the racial composition of students in 80403?
80403 public charter schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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