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Ben Franklin Academy

Highlands Ranch, Colorado · Grades PreK to 8 · Douglas County School District No. Re 1

Charter school

About Ben Franklin Academy

Located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Ben Franklin Academy is a public charter school for pre-K through grade 8. It reported 956 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Highlands Ranch. With about 47.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 20 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 65 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Douglas County School District No. Re 1 runs 87 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Douglas County.

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School facts

Address	2270 Plaza Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Phone	(720) 383-4519
School district	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	956
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	47.8
Students per teacher	20
Charter school	Yes
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Douglas County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080345006492). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

STEM School Highlands RanchCharter · Grades K to 12Highlands Ranch · 1 mi Littleton AcademyCharter · Grades K to 8Littleton, CO · 1.2 mi Trailblazer Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Highlands Ranch · 1.4 mi Eldorado Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Highlands Ranch · 1.5 mi Thunderridge High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Highlands Ranch · 1.7 mi Northridge Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Highlands Ranch · 1.9 mi Ranch View Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Highlands Ranch · 1.9 mi Heritage High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Littleton, CO · 2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Ben Franklin Academy serve?

Ben Franklin Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Ben Franklin Academy?

Ben Franklin Academy reported 956 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Academy?

About 20 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 956 students and 47.8 teachers in federal data.

Is Ben Franklin Academy a public or charter school?

Ben Franklin Academy is a public charter school.

What school district is Ben Franklin Academy in?

Ben Franklin Academy is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/douglas-county-school-district-no-re-1/

Where is Ben Franklin Academy located?

Ben Franklin Academy is at 2270 Plaza Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. The phone number is (720) 383-4519.

How many other schools are near Ben Franklin Academy?

There are 65 other schools within 5 miles of Ben Franklin Academy in our directory.