For the 2024 school year, there are 19 alternative public charter schools serving 8,113 students in Colorado.
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Colorado are Horizons K-8 School, Community Prep Charter School and Colorado High School Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in Colorado (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizons K-8 School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4545 Sioux Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5580
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5580
Grades: K-8
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Community Prep Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 East Willamette Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 227-8836
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 227-8836
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #3 - 103. - 10.
Colorado High School Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1175 Osage Street #100
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 892-8475
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 892-8475
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #3 - 103. - 10.
Denver Justice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #3 - 103. - 10.
Justice High Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
805 Excalibur
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 935-1337
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 935-1337
Grades: 6-12
| 82 students
Rank: #3 - 103. - 10.
New America School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #3 - 103. - 10.
New America School - Thornton
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8978 Washington St.
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #3 - 103. - 10.
New Legacy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2091 North Dayton Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-7880
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-7880
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #3 - 103. - 10.
Ridge View Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28101 East Quincy Avenue
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 766-3000
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 766-3000
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3 - 103. - 10.
Vista Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1810 St. Mary Drive
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #1111.
Vision Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1080 Pioneer Rd
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8226
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8226
Grades: K-12
| 278 students
Rank: #1212.
Southwest Open Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 North Dolores Road
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #1313.
Goal Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 S. Victoria Ave
Pueblo, CO 81003
(877) 776-4625
Pueblo, CO 81003
(877) 776-4625
Grades: 9-12
| 5,328 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Colorado High School Charter - Ges
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3093 E 42nd Ave
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 524-8664
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 524-8664
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Riseup Community School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2342 Broadway St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-1018
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-1018
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Aul Denver
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2417 W. 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 282-0900
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 282-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Eastlake High School Of Colorado Springs
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Airport Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 271-0145
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 271-0145
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #1818.
New America School - Aurora
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9125 E Seventh Place Building
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 320-9854
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 320-9854
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boulder Prep Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5075 Chaparral Court #1
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 545-6186
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 545-6186
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public charter schools in Colorado?
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Colorado include Horizons K-8 School, Community Prep Charter School and Colorado High School Charter.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Colorado?
19 alternative public charter schools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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