Excel Academy Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12

11500 W 84th Ave, Arvada, CO

Lakecrest Neighborhood

506 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
46%

Reading Proficiency
43%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

43%

Math Proficiency

46%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 31	Full Time Teachers 31
Teachers in First or Second Year 3.3%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

518:1

Student Diversity

Female 54.2%	Male 45.8%
White 73.7%	Hispanic 15.3%
Two or more races 8.5%	Asian or Pacific Islander 1.8%
Black <1%

School Rankings

#35 Best Charter ES in Colorado

#39 Best Charter MS in Colorado

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

6/4/2026

I'm a dad of 2 kids who have been at the school for years. While the school still has some good teachers, more and more good teachers and staff keep leaving every year. The Executive Director is the main problem. She has poor leadership skills and her engagement with both staff and families is consi...

5.0 teacher

1/27/2026

Excel Academy has been through several changes over the last few years that have now led to a sense of stability. I feel as though this is a different school than it was before 2022 and don't think that reviews from years past truly reflect what's currently happening in these four walls. We have com...

5.0 parent

12/4/2025

I am a parent of a 2nd grader and Kindergartener and have been will the school for 3 years. I love the small class size and we have had really positive experiences with our teachers. I think the academics are right where I want them to be for my children. I also love how well the administrators and...

5.0 parent

7/31/2025

We’ve been at this school a long time and multiple children. We love the community and knowing staff and teachers. When we, as parents, walk in and are acknowledged and known it goes a long way. When I send my kids to school I know that they will be cared about and well taken care of. We appreciate...

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Dawn Green

Real Broker, LLC DBA Real

(720) 738-4743

67 Total Sales

1 Near This School

$505,000 Price

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76 Total Sales

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$505K - $845K Price Range

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33 Total Sales

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List Price Range

$398K - $1.4M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$717,497

Median Lot Size

6,098 Sq Ft

% Renters

10%

Average Household Income

$176,621

% of College Grads

59.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,388 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

0.3%

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Ralston Valley Senior High School

9th to 12th
Public

Arvada West High School

9th to 12th
Public

B+

Pomona High School

9th to 12th
Public

B-

Pioneer Park

Baseball/Softball

Beeman Park

Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Tennis

Michael Northey Park

Tennis
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field

Lakecrest Park

Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Walking Paths

Hills of Standley Lake Park

Trails

Westlake Park

Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Hiking

Colorado Jefferson County Arvada 80005 Lakecrest

Excel Academy Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 in Arvada, CO and is served by the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 506 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Excel Academy Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $717,497. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ralston Valley Senior High School, Arvada West High School, Pomona High School, and more. Learn more about what Arvada has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Excel Academy Charter School.

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