Twin Peaks Charter Academy (TPCA) is a highly successful parent-run public charter school that was established in the fall of 1997 by a group of dedicated parents who wished for a richer, more rigorous educational opportunity for children than was available in traditional district schools.

TPCA is a multi-year winner of the prestigious John Irwin award for excellence, and our elementary and middle schools regularly achieve top scores in state CSAP tests and various other measures.

The longest continuously operating charet school in the St. Vrain Valley School District, TPCA's curriculum is founded on the principles of the nationally renowned Core Knowledge sequence, placing strong emphasis on student academics and achievement, character development and parent involvment.

The fully funded and financially healthy school of nearly 750 students ir run by engaged and passionate parents who serve on an elected board of directors and various committees that govern everything from dress code, to curriculum to technology implementation.

Staff and administrators are motivated and highly trained to help children succeed in an achievement-oriented academic environment. We strive to give as many children the opportunity to learn and excel as we can physically accommodate. The opportunity to attend TPCA is open to all who participate in a state madated annual lottery, ensuring that the admissions process is fair, open and transparent.

Success Breeds Success

In order to accommodate growing and accelerating demand for our proven program, TPCA moved to a purpose-built campus in central Longmont in the summer of 2009. The 80,000ft facility contains a wealth of amenities including ample room for grades k-8, exceptionally well-equiped art and music rooms, state-of-the-art science and computer labs and abundant library/media resources. The beautiful new gymnasium, auditorium and common areas perfectly complement the academic facilities and enhance the entire education experience.