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Best Golden Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,246 students in Golden, CO. The top-ranked public charter schools in Golden, CO are Golden View Classical Academy and Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Golden have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Public Charter Schools in Golden, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden View Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Gr: K-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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Golden, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School (Closed 2024)
11719 Ranch Elsie Road
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
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Gilpin County Montessori School (Closed 2005)
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: 1-3 | 15 students
Jeffco Public School (Closed 2023)
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: K-12
Jeffco's 21st Century Virtual Academy K-6 (Closed 2023)
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: K-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
John And Karen Litz Preschool (Closed 2023)
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Gr: PK | 40 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Pleasant View Elementary School (Closed 2018)
15920 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Golden, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Golden, CO include Golden View Classical Academy and Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School. Golden has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public charter schools are located in Golden?
3 public charter schools are located in Golden.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden?
Golden 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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