Top 10 Best Colorado Online Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 35 online public schools serving 25,602 students in Colorado.
Colorado online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Schools in Colorado (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meeker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 School Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9070
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Colorado Eschool
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 Camino Del Rio Suite 220
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-0946
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Rank: #33.
Boulder Universal
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6500 East Arapahoe Road
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6253
Grades: K-12
| 206 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Astravo Online Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Grades: 9-12
| 2,134 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Colorado Virtual Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Monte Vista On-line Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
345 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Grades: 4-12
| 85 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Colorado Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: K-6
| 264 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Peyton Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18320 Main Street
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-2330
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #99.
Colorado Online High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: #1010.
St. Vrain Virtual High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 591-8627
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #1111.
Windsor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 West Main Street
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 686-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,130 students
Rank: #1212.
Summit High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16201 U S Highway 9
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,132 students
Rank: #1313.
Palisade High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3679 G Road
Palisade, CO 81526
(970) 254-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,125 students
Rank: #1414.
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Grades: 9-12
| 810 students
Rank: #1515.
Grand Junction High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 N 5th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,522 students
Rank: #1616.
Coal Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
35947 Highway 6
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 625-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #1717.
Cherry Creek Elevation
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14603 E. Fremont Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-4246
Grades: 6-12
| 368 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Branson School Online
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Saddle Rock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Grades: K-12
| 373 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Rifle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Prefontaine Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7725
Grades: 9-12
| 791 students
Rank: #2020.
World Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
948 Chambers Avenue
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-9072
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #2121.
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
158 School Road
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1900
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
Rank: #2222.
Colorado Connections Academy Durango
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Tech Center Drive
Englewood, CO 80112
(970) 247-5411
Grades: K-12
| 964 students
Rank: #2323.
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Grades: 6-12
| 375 students
Rank: #2424.
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #2
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: 6-12
| 339 students
Rank: #2525.
Pikes Peak Online School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Turnpike Drive Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 370-7767
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Denver Online
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4250 Shoshone St
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-8281
Grades: K-12
| 799 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Grand River Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N 14th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Grades: K-12
| 508 students
Rank: #2828.
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #2929.
Achieve Online
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3000
Grades: 6-12
| 354 students
Rank: #3030.
Hope Online Learning Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9780 Pyramid Ct Ste 100
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 402-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,361 students
Rank: #3131.
Goal Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
304 S. Victoria Ave
Pueblo, CO 81003
(877) 776-4625
Grades: 9-12
| 5,690 students
Rank: #3232.
Hidden Lake High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 398 students
Rank: #3333.
R-5 High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
455 N. 22nd St.ste. B
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6880
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center Virtual Academy
Magnet School
550 South Sylvester
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3442
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Colorado Connections Academy
Magnet School
8 Inverness Drive E Suite 240
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 794-2302
Grades: K-12
| 1,728 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public schools are offered in Colorado?
35 online public schools are available for Colorado students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Colorado?
Colorado online public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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