PLATTE RIVER CHARTER ACADEMY

PLATTE RIVER CHARTER ACADEMY is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district, located in HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO with about 600 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 26 teachers, PLATTE RIVER CHARTER ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PLATTE RIVER CHARTER ACADEMY (PRCA) is a public K-8 charter school located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, operating under the Douglas County School District. The school is known for its commitment to a traditional, structured academic environment that emphasizes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. By focusing on a "back-to-basics" approach, PRCA aims to provide students with a strong foundational knowledge base while fostering character development and personal responsibility in a smaller, community-focused setting.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community partnership, which are central tenets of the charter model. PRCA typically maintains smaller class sizes and a disciplined classroom culture designed to minimize distractions and maximize individual student growth. As a school of choice, it attracts families who are seeking a rigorous, teacher-led educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

For more information, contact PLATTE RIVER CHARTER ACADEMY at (303) 221-1070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.