Excellent
#157 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 9% in state
Peak to Peak Charter School
School · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Lafayette, CO
A Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 charter school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 MERLIN DRIVE, Lafayette, CO 80026
- Math 62% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Peak to Peak Charter School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 66% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Peak to Peak Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,963/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lafayette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,031
Median home value
$664,000
Median rent
$2,054/mo
College educated
66.2%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Ridge AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,457 | Compare → |
| Bolder Pathway SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 4.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Boulder UniversalEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | Not available | 226 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #16 of 54
- District spending per student
- $17,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Peak to Peak Charter School is listed in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peak to Peak Charter School
Peak to Peak Charter School is a public school in Lafayette, CO, part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, serving approximately 1,452 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peak to Peak Charter School
What grades does Peak to Peak Charter School serve?
Peak to Peak Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Peak to Peak Charter School?
Peak to Peak Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peak to Peak Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peak to Peak Charter School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peak to Peak Charter School rank in CO?
Peak to Peak Charter School ranks #157 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Peak to Peak Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peak to Peak Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Peak to Peak Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peak to Peak Charter School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Peak to Peak Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Peak to Peak Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Peak to Peak Charter School a Title I school?
No, Peak to Peak Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peak to Peak Charter School?
16.0% of students at Peak to Peak Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Boulder County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (303) 453-4600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 80026)
- 32,549
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80026; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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