Ben Franklin Academy

Ben Franklin Academy

Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
2270 Plaza Dr,  Highlands Ranch, CO
4.3
3.3
905 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
68%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27.7%
State Average
25%
Science
66.9%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,463:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
77.4%
Hispanic
11.8%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.4%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#18 Best Charter ES in Colorado
#20 Best Charter MS in Colorado
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 5 Reviews
5.0 Parent
1/16/2018
Ben Franklin Academy continues to impress me with their outstanding curriculum. The teachers there go above and beyond to make kids excited about learning!!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 26 Reviews
1.0 other
4/28/2025
The combination of bullying and the prevailing political culture represents a significant waste of educational resources.
5.0 teacher
12/6/2024
This school has it all. We have the best and most supportive staff. We have everything we could ever ask for.
1.0 parent
8/9/2024
The fact that the principal has let bullying last many years in this school is ridiculous. She doesn't fix the problem, especially when the bullies are the children of the staff. It's really sad seeing a strong parent community leave and transfer out because the principal won't address and correct t...
5.0 parent
4/23/2024
My gifted/special needs child is well support at BFA.

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Ben Franklin Academy is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Highlands Ranch, CO and is served by the Douglas County School District No. RE-1 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 905 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Ben Franklin Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $842,349. Discover additional schools in the area, like STEM School Highlands Ranch, Collegiate Academy of Colorado, Thunderridge High School, and more. Learn more about what Highlands Ranch has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ben Franklin Academy.

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