For the 2024 school year, there are 265 charter public schools serving 130,282 students in Colorado.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Colorado are Parker Core Knowledge Charter School, Summit Middle Charter School and Liberty Common Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Schools in Colorado (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1161 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Grades: K-8
| 703 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4655 Hanover Avenue
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3900
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Common Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Grades: K-12
| 1,150 students
Rank: #44.
Stargate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14530 Washington Street
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 450-3936
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 450-3936
Grades: K-12
| 1,494 students
Rank: #55.
The Classical High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0091
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0091
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
Rank: #66.
Tca College Pathways
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12201 Cross Peak View
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 488-6294
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 488-6294
Grades: 7-12
| 461 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10235 Parkglenn Way
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
The Connect Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
104 West 7th
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: #99.
Windsor Charter Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
810 Automation Drive
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 833-5190
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 833-5190
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #1111.
Challenge To Excellence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16995 East Carlson Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-9816
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-9816
Grades: K-8
| 536 students
Rank: #1212.
Peak To Peak Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Merlin Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 453-4600
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 453-4600
Grades: K-12
| 1,448 students
Rank: #1313.
The Classical Charter
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0081
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0081
Grades: K-6
| 1,853 students
Rank: #1414.
Dsst: Byers High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 South Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: #1515.
Mountain Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
108 West 31st Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Grades: 4-8
| 235 students
Rank: #1616.
Stem School Highlands Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Grades: K-12
| 1,670 students
Rank: #1717.
Platte River Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4085 Lark Sparrow St.
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Grades: PK-8
| 473 students
Rank: #1818.
Littleton Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 West Mineral Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 798-5252
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 798-5252
Grades: K-8
| 455 students
Rank: #1919.
Windsor Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
680 Academy Court
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 674-5020
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 674-5020
Grades: K-5
| 778 students
Rank: #2020.
Colorado Early College Fort Collins
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4424 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Grades: 6-12
| 1,186 students
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
North Routt Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26990 Eagle Lane
Clark, CO 80428
(970) 871-6062
Clark, CO 80428
(970) 871-6062
Grades: PK-8
| 114 students
Rank: #2323.
Cherry Creek Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6260 South Dayton Street
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 779-8988
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 779-8988
Grades: K-8
| 571 students
Rank: #2424.
Ben Franklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2270 Plaza Dr
Littleton, CO 80129
(720) 383-4519
Littleton, CO 80129
(720) 383-4519
Grades: PK-8
| 905 students
Rank: #2525.
Fort Collins Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 South Taft Hill Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
Rank: #2626.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16700 Keystone Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 471-6677
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 471-6677
Grades: K-8
| 673 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Colorado Springs Early Colleges
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4405 North Chestnut St Suite D
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 955-4675
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 955-4675
Grades: 6-12
| 641 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
James Irwin Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #2929.
American Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6971 Mira Vista Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 2,556 students
Rank: #3030.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3551 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 345-4380
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 345-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Rank: #3131.
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Grades: K-12
| 702 students
Rank: #3232.
Landmark At Reunion
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10566 Memphis Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-2901
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-2901
Grades: K-8
| 761 students
Rank: #3333.
Prospect Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2555 Preble Creek Pkwy
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 399-0300
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 399-0300
Grades: K-12
| 1,463 students
Rank: #3434.
Denver Language School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
451 Newport Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 557-0852
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 557-0852
Grades: K-8
| 885 students
Rank: #3535.
Skyview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6161 Business Center Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 471-8439
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 471-8439
Grades: PK-12
| 1,257 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public schools in Colorado?
The top ranked charter public schools in Colorado include Parker Core Knowledge Charter School, Summit Middle Charter School and Liberty Common Charter School.
How many charter public schools are located in Colorado?
265 charter public schools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado charter public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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