For the 2024 school year, there are 57 charter public preschools serving 27,106 students in Colorado.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in Colorado are Platte River Charter Academy, North Routt Charter School and Ben Franklin Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Colorado (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Rank: #77.
Aspen Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1199 Woody Creek Road
Woody Creek, CO 81656
(970) 923-4080
Woody Creek, CO 81656
(970) 923-4080
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Rank: #88.
Steamboat Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27285 Brandon Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #99.
St. Vrain Community Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1067 South Hover St Pmb E235
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 682-4339
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 682-4339
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #1010.
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
Rank: #1111.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1551 Prairie Hawk Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-4881
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-4881
Grades: PK-8
| 582 students
Rank: #1212.
Great Work Montessori
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5300 West Center Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Grades: PK-7
| 237 students
Rank: #1313.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Grades: PK-12
| 420 students
Rank: #1414.
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10399 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-8288
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-8288
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #1515.
Woodrow Wilson Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 W 94th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 431-3694
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 431-3694
Grades: PK-8
| 505 students
Rank: #1616.
Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7114 West Jefferson Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 986-5791
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 986-5791
Grades: PK-8
| 635 students
Rank: #1717.
Axis International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2130 West Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 866-4643
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 866-4643
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #1818.
Aspen View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2131 Low Meadow Blvd
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 733-3436
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 733-3436
Grades: PK-8
| 930 students
Rank: #1919.
Flagstaff Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2040 Miller Drive
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-7900
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-7900
Grades: PK-8
| 774 students
Rank: #2020.
Dc Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 East Castle Pines Parkway
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5626
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5626
Grades: PK-8
| 498 students
Rank: #2121.
Academy Of Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Grades: PK-12
| 1,894 students
Rank: #2222.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Grades: PK-8
| 779 students
Rank: #2323.
Firestone Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5753 Twilight Avenue
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 772-3711
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 772-3711
Grades: PK-8
| 626 students
Rank: #2424.
Salida Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1040 I Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887
Grades: PK-8
| 117 students
Rank: #2525.
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9904 West Capri Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 972-2627
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 972-2627
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
Rank: #2626.
Littleton Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5301 S. Bannock St.
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 734-1995
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 734-1995
Grades: PK-8
| 542 students
Rank: #2727.
Independence Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6850
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6850
Grades: PK-8
| 470 students
Rank: #2828.
Reach Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
940 Fillmore Street
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 668-9691
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 668-9691
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #2929.
Monument Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Village Ridge Pt
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1950
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1950
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #3030.
Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7808 Cherry Creek South Dr #3-
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 863-8920
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 863-8920
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #3131.
World Compass Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 South Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 814-5200
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 814-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 678 students
Rank: #3232.
Academy 360
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12000 E. 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 574-1360
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 574-1360
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Georgetown Community School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 14th Street
Georgetown, CO 80444
(303) 569-3277
Georgetown, CO 80444
(303) 569-3277
Grades: PK-6
| 105 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Lake George Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38874 Us Hwy 24
Lake George, CO 80827
(719) 748-3911
Lake George, CO 80827
(719) 748-3911
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
Rank: #3535.
Highline Northeast
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19451 East Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 485-5172
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 485-5172
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in Colorado?
The top ranked charter public preschools in Colorado include Platte River Charter Academy, North Routt Charter School and Ben Franklin Academy.
How many charter public preschools are located in Colorado?
57 charter public preschools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado charter public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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