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Platte River Charter Academy

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

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About Platte River Charter Academy

Located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Platte River Charter Academy is a public charter school for pre-K through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 475 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Highlands Ranch. With about 33.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.2 students per teacher. 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. Families comparing options will find 68 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	4085 Lark Sparrow St., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Phone	(303) 221-1070
School district	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	475
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	33.5
Students per teacher	14.2
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 080345001584). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Cougar Run Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 6Highlands Ranch · 0.4 mi Cresthill Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Highlands Ranch · 0.6 mi Highlands Ranch High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Highlands Ranch · 0.7 mi Valor Christian High SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades 9 to 12Highlands Ranch · 0.8 mi Cherry Hills ChristianPrivate, Presbyterian · Grades PreK to 8Highlands Ranch · 1 mi Espree Child Learning CenterPrivate · Grades PreK to TKHighlands Ranch · 1.1 mi Sand Creek Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Highlands Ranch · 1.5 mi Skyview AcademyCharter · Grades PreK to 12Highlands Ranch · 1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Platte River Charter Academy serve?

Platte River Charter Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Platte River Charter Academy?

Platte River Charter Academy reported 475 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Platte River Charter Academy?

About 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 475 students and 33.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Platte River Charter Academy a public or charter school?

Platte River Charter Academy is a public charter school.

What school district is Platte River Charter Academy in?

Platte River Charter 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 Platte River Charter Academy located?

Platte River Charter Academy is at 4085 Lark Sparrow St., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. The phone number is (303) 221-1070.

How many other schools are near Platte River Charter Academy?

There are 68 other schools within 5 miles of Platte River Charter Academy in our directory.