Awards
A Nationally-Recognized School of Excellence
Since its inception in 1994, Parker Core Knowledge has been a recipient of numerous awards recognizing our commitment to excellence.
NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.”
Year(s) Received: 2016, 2023 (5 year award)
NATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHARACTER
“Character.org has been certifying Schools of Character for 20+ years based on their implementation of The 11 Principles of Character.”
Year(s) Received: 2017 (5 year award)
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.”
Year(s) Received: Every Year Since 2001
GOVERNOR'S DISTINGUISHED IMPROVEMENT
"The Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Awards are given to schools that demonstrate exceptional student growth. On the school performance framework that is used by the state to evaluate schools, these schools "exceed" expectations on the indicator related to longitudinal academic growth at all grade levels."
Year(s) Received: 2024
U.S. News Best Public Elementary School
PCK was named the #3 Public Elementary School in the state of Colorado, and the #1 Elementary School in Douglas County, by US News & World Report.
Year(s) Received: 2022, 2023, 2024 (1 year award)
U.S. News Best Charter Elementary School
PCK was named the #1 Charter Elementary School in the state of Colorado by U.S. News & World Report.
Year(s) Received: 2022, 2023, 2024 (1 year award)
U.S. News Best Public Middle School
PCK was named the #3 Public Middle School in the state of Colorado, and the #1 Middle School in Douglas County, by US News & World Report.
Year(s) Received: 2022, 2023, 2024 (1 year award)
U.S. News Best Charter Middle School
PCK was named the #1 Charter Middle School in the state of Colorado by US News & World Report.
Year(s) Received: 2022, 2023, 2024 (1 year award)