Awards
JOHN IRWIN SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE
The John Irwin awards are given to schools that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement over time. These schools received an Exceeds Expectations rating on the Academic Achievement indicator of the School Performance Frameworks reflecting exceptional performance in Math, English Language Arts, and Science.
The Excellence Awards are named for a true friend and visionary of education, former Colorado State Representative, John J. Irwin.
Years Awarded: Every year since instituted in 2001
Cherry Creek Academy has been named a Top Charter School for 2026 by Education Insider Magazine. Along with this honor, CCA was featured on Education Insider's website and print publication with an article highlighting our 30 year legacy of academic achievement. Read the article on Education Insider at the link below:
Cherry Creek Academy has been recognized as a Colorado Asthma-Friendly School at the Gold level!
This recognition, awarded by the University of Colorado, demonstrates our commitment to creating a safe, supportive environment for students with asthma through evidence-based practices.
Colorado Asthma-Friendly Schools
SupportMusic Merit Award
Cherry Creek Academy has been honored with the SupportMusic Merit Award from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The SupportMusic Merit Award recognizes individual schools that demonstrate outstanding achievement in providing music access and education to all students.
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has named Cherry Creek Academy:
#2 Colorado Charter Elementary Schools
#2 Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe Elementary Schools
#21 Colorado Elementary Schools
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has named Cherry Creek Academy:
#5 Colorado Charter Middle Schools
#2 Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County of Arapahoe Middle Schools
#11 Colorado Middle Schools
Niche.com
Niche has named Cherry Creek Academy:
#1 in Best Charter K-8 Schools in Colorado
Cherry Creek Academy is a 2025 i-Ready® Super Stretch School, awarded by our partners at Curriculum Associates, for our i-Ready Diagnostic growth last year! We are honored to receive this accolade and want to thank our staff, students, and families for their hard work last year. Congrats to our entire learning community on our students’ remarkable growth and learning!