Platte River Charter Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126 · Douglas County School District No. Re 1
#14 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#3145 of 50,301 nationally
About Platte River Charter Academy
Platte River Charter Academy is a charter elementary located in Highlands Ranch, in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 475 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 14th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (54th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 475.
There are 26 schools in Highlands Ranch; Platte River Charter Academy ranks 1st of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Platte River Charter Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Platte River Charter Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cougar Run Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–6
392 students · 693 m away
Cresthill Middle School
Highlands Ranch · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students · 1.0 km away
Highlands Ranch High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,323 students · 1.1 km away
Sand Creek Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
322 students · 2.3 km away
Skyview Academy
Highlands Ranch · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,358 students · 2.4 km away
Heritage Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
377 students · 2.5 km away
Fox Creek Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
436 students · 2.5 km away
Redstone Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
398 students · 2.7 km away
Arrowwood Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
390 students · 2.8 km away
Summit View Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
350 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
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Independence Academy
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491 students
Sky Ranch Academy
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495 students
KIPP Northeast Elementary
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495 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Platte River Charter Academy a good school?
Platte River Charter Academy has a Success Index (US) of 83.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #14 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Platte River Charter Academy rank in Colorado?
Platte River Charter Academy ranks #14 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #3145 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Platte River Charter Academy?
Platte River Charter Academy had 475 students in 2025.
Is Platte River Charter Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Platte River Charter Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Platte River Charter Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Platte River Charter Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.