Ben Franklin Academy

Ben Franklin Academy serves 879 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in Highlands Ranch, operating as a charter school with a student-teacher ratio of 19.1:1. The school ranks #291 out of 1,831 Colorado schools, placing it in the 84th percentile statewide with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. Academically, Ben Franklin Academy demonstrates solid performance with an impressive 9.3 out of 10 academic score.

In mathematics, 58% of students achieve proficiency or above across grade levels, reflecting the school's commitment to student achievement. The school's 46 full-time equivalent teachers work to support nearly 900 students in their educational journey. The school is situated in an affluent area of Douglas County, where families enjoy a median household income of $130,266 and median home values of $619,600.

The surrounding community in the 80129 ZIP code is highly educated, with 62% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and maintains a low poverty rate of just 2.7%. Ben Franklin Academy operates within Highlands Ranch's large suburban setting, serving a population of nearly 30,000 residents in a community that values education and provides a stable foundation for student learning and growth.

Ben Franklin Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.