French American School of Denver

French American School of Denver is a charter elementary school serving kindergarten through 5th grade with 189 students. It earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — ranking #7 out of 1,815 public schools statewide and #2 of 222 schools across Denver. Those numbers put it at the top of every relevant peer group in Colorado.

The growth score of 9.9 is the standout figure. It signals that students here advance faster than their peers year over year, regardless of where they start — the kind of trajectory that carries the most weight in early elementary grades. Academic performance scores 8.8, and a 14.5-to-1 student-teacher ratio keeps instruction close and responsive across a small student body of 189.

Among Colorado's 1,006 elementary schools, French American School of Denver ranks 5th. It outperforms 100% of public schools in the state — a benchmark that holds across both academic scores and growth. For families weighing Denver charter options at the elementary level, no other school in the city finishes ahead of it except a single peer institution.

With an enrollment of 189 students, French American School of Denver is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

French American School of Denver 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.