For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,968 students in 80916, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in 80916, CO are James Irwin Charter High School, James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon and James Irwin Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø charter schools in zipcode 80916 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80916, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80916, CO ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Irwin Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
James Irwin Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 591-2122
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 591-2122
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Atlas Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1628 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #55.
Power Technical
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2460 Waynoka Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9025
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9025
Grades: 6-12
| 377 students
Rank: #66.
Atlas Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Grades: 5-8
| 458 students
Rank: #77.
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 S. Murray
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Grades: K-4
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 80916, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in 80916, CO include James Irwin Charter High School, James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon and James Irwin Charter Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 80916?
7 public charter schools are located in 80916.
What is the racial composition of students in 80916?
80916 public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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