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Montessori Peaks Charter Academy

Q: Is Montessori Peaks Charter Academy a good school?

Montessori Peaks Charter Academy ranks 310 th of 950 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades PK, KG-8

310^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 950 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Montessori Peaks Charter Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Littleton, Colorado, serving 449 students from preschool through 8th grade. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District, which is ranked 29th out of 115 districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montessori Peaks Charter Academy consistently performs above the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science assessments, with 68.2% of students proficient in ELA and 50% proficient in 5th grade Science, compared to the district averages of 52.5% and 47.7%, respectively. However, the school's Math proficiency rates for all grades (34.8%) were lower than the district (42.8%) and state (35.9%) averages. The school's performance is particularly strong among female students, ranking 189th out of 694 Colorado elementary schools in 2024-2025, while its performance for male students and white students is more average.

Compared to nearby public elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District, Montessori Peaks Charter Academy's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly higher. However, schools like Ute Meadows Elementary and Westridge Elementary have higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 27.7% in 2023-2024 is significantly higher than the nearby schools, which may require further investigation and targeted interventions.

444

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,642

Per pupil spending ?

16.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9904 West Capri Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123-3535

(303) 972-2627

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.8%

Hispanic:

17.1%

Two or more races:

8.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 66th percentile in 2015 → 67th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (51% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Colorado median (67th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg48%

Colorado avg40%

310^th of 950

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

39^th of 84Elementary Schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1

29^th of 115Jefferson County School District No. R-1 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	65.8	310 of 950	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.2	304 of 943	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.3	409 of 933	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.5	385 of 921	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.4	321 of 710	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.1	455 of 965	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.5	410 of 917	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	42.5	486 of 929	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	36.3	545 of 914	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	60.7	323 of 938	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	79.9	169 of 962	82.4%	★★★★☆
2013	75.7	217 of 954	77.3%	★★★★☆
2012	73.8	228 of 935	75.6%	★★★★☆
2011	74.8	225 of 935	75.9%	★★★★☆
2010	71.5	263 of 925	71.6%	★★★★☆
2009	71.3	250 of 872	71.3%	★★★★☆
2008	65.8	304 of 849	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.3	329 of 852	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	55.5	400 of 829	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	50.6	456 of 823	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2004	55.5	393 of 808	51.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	68.0	189 of 694	72.8%	★★★★☆
2024	50.9	315 of 684	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.4	260 of 642	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.1	215 of 595	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.4	364 of 758	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.8	376 of 690	45.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	64.7	224 of 700	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.9	310 of 683	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.7	367 of 649	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.1	352 of 594	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.2	518 of 764	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.9	350 of 693	49.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	51.5	279 of 551	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.0	270 of 539	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	32.7	371 of 525	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	44.9	270 of 454	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	18.0	523 of 596	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	19.7	289 of 337	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2014	88.7	36 of 461	92.2%	★★★★★
2013	76.2	85 of 454	81.3%	★★★★☆
2012	87.1	41 of 425	90.4%	★★★★★
2011	83.3	54 of 422	87.2%	★★★★☆
2010	77.0	80 of 409	80.4%	★★★★☆
2009	64.4	131 of 377	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	55.3	166 of 362	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.0	99 of 360	72.5%	★★★★☆
2006	72.3	90 of 346	74.0%	★★★★☆
2004	67.4	103 of 336	69.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Female (2025)73rd percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)68th percentile~ school

White (2025)49th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts68%+23 vs state

Science50%+11 vs state

Math35%~ state avg

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 27, 2018

After several years of trying to make it work we are leaving this school at the end of the year. There is almost a cult like feeling here, and there are groups (teachers, administrator, and select parents) who run it like a schoolyard mafia - everything is just fine as long as you do what they say and stay quiet. Found out they even edit the Facebook posts from others on their FB site to remove any negative comments. Like 1984 kind of creepy. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, September 16, 2017

Montessori Peaks does not differentiate for students with GT classification. The administration is very weak with communication. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Both of my kids graduated from this school. The teachers and staff care so much. Can't say enough about it! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 4, 2017

We've had a wonderful experience experience at MPA. Both of my children are performing above grade level and love to learn. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, July 24, 2017

This has been a questionable school for years... My kiddos left last year, and it is such a relief! The new principal is rude, and nowhere near up to being able to handle the job. If you have another option, take it. If you want Montessori, find a different school. Simple as that.

This school and their administrators offer excuse after excuse (even try to blame their problems on parents and students), just like another comment posted here blaming all of the complaints on a single person... sad and childish... but serves as evidence of how this school and the administration handles problems.

My personal experience is that after keeping my kiddos at this school for years, they're far behind their friends in the neighborhood. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, June 3, 2017

Not a good school. Poor teachers, and even worse principal. I had concerns about how little my children are learning, but always got told that I just didn't understand Montessori... Gritting my teeth because I am the product of a TRUE Montessori education. This school goes to great effort to fake a good appearance, but the ugly truth is just below the surface. I also must put in my 2 cents about the new principal - under-qualified, hotheaded, rude, and NOT LICENSED!!! To my horror, I overheard staff insulting FRL students (students who need help to buy lunches), and actually strategizing about how to keep them out of the school. My family and I are leaving this school... Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Our kids had a wonderful experience in the P-K and Kindergarten classrooms. The teachers prepared them incredibly well for entering 1st grade...they were ready both academically and socially! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, April 16, 2017

I am sad to say I have watched this school go downhill for years. The new change of administration looks like the final hole in the ship that will sink a once proud school. Our family is not going down with the ship, and this is our last year here. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, March 13, 2017

Great Job!! Wonderful school and staff. My kids have excelled at math and science because of the great staff. Most importantly, they learned things like being kind and good stewards. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, March 5, 2017

After having my child go through school here from K-6th grade, she has now moved on to do fantastically in middle school. She has made the honor role every time and is in advanced math classes. We loved our time at MPA and have had a wonderful experience. Close Quote

by a teacher
Saturday, February 18, 2017

Our school is fantastic. I've been teaching at MPA since 2003. Our true Teacher/Student ratio, not counting Special Education, Music, P.E. or Art teachers, is less than 14:1. Every classroom has two teachers. We teach to the individual needs of every student, whether they are advanced beyond age peers, lagging, or typical. Our school has always used the best, researched-based curricula and teaching techniques. Multi-aged classrooms foster a sense of community and peace, and prepare students for the rigors and social challenges of middle school. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, December 4, 2016

I think Montessori Peaks is a great school that teaches children all that they need to know to prepare them for middle school. The teachers work very hard to keep the children engaged. They realize that every child is different and they work to promote the best abilities in each child. As a working professional, I am greatful that my children attend this school. I think the community supports Montessori whenever possible and support is what our school systems need. Teachers work very hard and we should recognize all the good that they do. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, December 4, 2016

We had to switch schools in elementary because my child had some anxiety/special needs. Our previous school was too academically rigorous and she wasn't thriving there. I love how they follow the child and teach at each child's own pace. It is such a loving community. They focus on not only the whole child but the whole family as well. Peace for all, the earth, each other, etc is a big theme throughout. The kids there are so smart and able to give elaborate oral presentations. We love Montessori philosophies and wish there were more middle school/high school options or would love if MPA went through 12th! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, November 28, 2016

After wasted years at this school, we have so much ground to makeup before our kids go to middle school. They were not prepared at all. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, September 16, 2016

Nope. Nope. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Someone should hold this school accountable. A few weeks into middle school after leaving Montessori Peaks and my kid is struggling to keep up. It is like he lost several years! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 6, 2016

This school did nothing for my child. Not prepared for middle school at all. A waste of years. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, July 24, 2016

My children have gone to MPA for 3 years, and have thrived. We all feel that it has a warm environment with great teachers who are easy to communicate with. It's a wonderful community. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 19, 2015

My oldest has been with MPA for five years and is happy and learning advanced math, writing and loves to read.

My daughter has been at MPA for four years and loves going to school.

Both kids are very adept at "presentations" which just amazes me that they are learning presentation skills at such young age.

We feel very fortunate having found such a great school. Close Quote

by a teacher
Monday, May 18, 2015

Find another option. Having worked at MPA for some time, this is not a place for kids. I am no longer willing to stay and watch what goes on here. This place operates like a used car lot, where we have been trained to sell a product we know is rotting under the hood. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, May 4, 2015

They did not prepare my kid for middle school. This school talks big, but after my kid moved on, learned how much they had failed to teach. Almost every subject needed to be revisited for my kid. Especially math. The teachers always said he was doing well, so I did not think twice. It was only after he moved to a new school that I learned how much they had skipped. Very disappointed. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, March 23, 2015

Scary problems at MPA.

I have had a kid at this school for years. We have had many problems with the teachers and principal. Every time, things were scuttled away, hidden, kids shuffled around.

The school overall performs well. There are very bright children despite poor performance from many staff. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CMAS English Language Arts (2025)					CMAS Math (2025)					CMAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	9904 West Capri Avenue	Littleton	80123	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 972-2627	444	28	15.6	16.7%	319 (71.8%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (17.1%)	9 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.3%)	65.8	310^th of 950 public elementary schools	67.4%		66.2	304^th of 943 public elementary schools	67.8%	6	60.0	66.0	69.8	75.8	68.2	42.0	22.0	32.6	48.5	34.8	50.0	$10,642
Westridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10785 West Alamo Place	Littleton	80127	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-3975	400	23	17.3	14.8%	287 (71.8%)	1 (0.3%)	71 (17.8%)	13 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.8%)	89.4	79^th of 950 public elementary schools	91.7%		82.1	150^th of 943 public elementary schools	84.1%	71	63.0	65.3	76.8		68.2	65.3	66.7	67.6		66.5	65.2	$15,366
Governor's Ranch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5354 South Field Street	Littleton	80123	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-4625	458	28	16.2	21.4%	343 (74.9%)	3 (0.7%)	72 (15.7%)	16 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.8%)	74	235^th of 950 public elementary schools	75.3%		78.3	180^th of 943 public elementary schools	80.9%	55	60.3	57.1	64.5		60.6	43.8	61.5	53.2		52.9	45.8	$15,523
Powderhorn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12109 West Coal Mine Avenue	Littleton	80127	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-0074	522	32	16.0	25.7%	368 (70.5%)	5 (1.0%)	113 (21.6%)	12 (2.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.0%)	38.8	539^th of 950 public elementary schools	43.3%		53.7	418^th of 943 public elementary schools	55.7%	121	32.9	46.9	34.5		38.1	32.1	37.0	28.9		32.7	37.3	$16,076
Stony Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7203 South Everett	Littleton	80128	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-4120	349	22	15.9	30.4%	252 (72.2%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (19.5%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.4%)	78.8	192^nd of 950 public elementary schools	79.8%		72.1	243^rd of 943 public elementary schools	74.2%	51	55.9	50.0	71.4		59.2	59.3	50.0	57.1		55.9	63.3	$15,581
Ute Meadows Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11050 West Meadows Drive	Littleton	80127	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-4044	374	24	15.5	17.6%	271 (72.5%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (16.6%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (8.3%)	87.7	104^th of 950 public elementary schools	89.1%		91.1	68^th of 943 public elementary schools	92.8%	36	65.0	77.4	67.2		69.8	68.3	77.4	53.0		66.0	62.1	$15,797
Mount Carbon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12776 West Cross Avenue	Littleton	80127	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-7900	367	24	15.6	19.6%	244 (66.5%)	4 (1.1%)	86 (23.4%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.0%)	68.3	285^th of 950 public elementary schools	70.0%		64	323^rd of 943 public elementary schools	65.7%	38	57.1	56.4	54.9		56.1	73.8	49.1	39.2		52.7	40.0	$15,957
Dutch Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7304 West Roxbury Place	Littleton	80128	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-4565	286	19	14.7	35.0%	207 (72.4%)	2 (0.7%)	64 (22.4%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	53.4	421^st of 950 public elementary schools	55.7%		60	367^th of 943 public elementary schools	61.1%	54	46.9	45.5	48.6		46.9	51.0	50.0	32.4		45.4	21.6	$15,947
Leawood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6155 West Leawood Drive	Littleton	80123	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-7860	321	20	16.2	27.1%	217 (67.6%)	1 (0.3%)	66 (20.6%)	16 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.2%)	65.8	312^th of 950 public elementary schools	67.2%		66.3	303^rd of 943 public elementary schools	67.9%	9	46.3	59.1	56.8		53.3	46.3	54.5	37.8		46.7	51.4	$16,325
Mortensen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8006 South Iris	Littleton	80128	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-0022	260	18	14.1	36.9%	175 (67.3%)	6 (2.3%)	58 (22.3%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.4%)	53.3	424^th of 950 public elementary schools	55.4%		48.9	459^th of 943 public elementary schools	51.3%	35	44.0	33.3	50.0		44.0	39.2	45.8	45.2		42.7	44.2	$17,579

Frequently Asked Questions about Montessori Peaks Charter Academy

How many students attend Montessori Peaks Charter Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 444 students attended Montessori Peaks Charter Academy.

What district is Montessori Peaks Charter Academy in?

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

What is the racial makeup of Montessori Peaks Charter Academy?

Students at Montessori Peaks Charter Academy are 72% White, 17% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Montessori Peaks Charter Academy a good school?

Montessori Peaks Charter Academy ranks 310^th of 950 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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