Top 10 Best Colorado Charter Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 98 charter public high schools serving 58,117 students in Colorado.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in Colorado are Liberty Common Charter School, Stargate Charter School and The Classical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Colorado charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Classical High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Colorado Charter Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Common Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Grades: K-12
| 1,150 students
Rank: #22.
Stargate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14530 Washington Street
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 450-3936
Grades: K-12
| 1,494 students
Rank: #33.
The Classical High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0091
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Tca College Pathways
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12201 Cross Peak View
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 488-6294
Grades: 7-12
| 461 students
Rank: #55.
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10235 Parkglenn Way
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
Rank: #66.
Windsor Charter Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
810 Automation Drive
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 833-5190
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #88.
Peak To Peak Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 Merlin Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 453-4600
Grades: K-12
| 1,448 students
Rank: #99.
Dsst: Byers High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
150 South Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: #1010.
Stem School Highlands Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Grades: K-12
| 1,670 students
Rank: #1111.
Colorado Early College Fort Collins
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4424 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Grades: 6-12
| 1,186 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Colorado Springs Early Colleges
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4405 North Chestnut St Suite D
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 955-4675
Grades: 6-12
| 641 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
James Irwin Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #1414.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3551 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 345-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Rank: #1515.
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Grades: K-12
| 702 students
Rank: #1616.
Prospect Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2555 Preble Creek Pkwy
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 399-0300
Grades: K-12
| 1,463 students
Rank: #1717.
Skyview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6161 Business Center Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 471-8439
Grades: PK-12
| 1,257 students
Rank: #1818.
Dsst: Montview High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 Valentia Street
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #1919.
Golden View Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Grades: K-12
| 726 students
Rank: #2020.
Dsst: Conservatory Green High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5590 N Central Park Blvd #4
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4127
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Rank: #2121.
Animas High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
271 Twin Buttes Ave
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 247-2474
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Astravo Online High 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
| 1,564 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Community Prep Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
332 East Willamette Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 227-8836
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #2424.
Victory Preparatory High State Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5701 Quebec Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Colorado High School Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1175 Osage Street #100
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 892-8475
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Denver Justice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 E. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Justice High Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
805 Excalibur
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 935-1337
Grades: 6-12
| 82 students
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
New America School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
New America School - Thornton
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8978 Washington St.
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
New Legacy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2091 North Dayton Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-7880
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Ridge View Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28101 East Quincy Avenue
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 766-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Vista Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1810 St. Mary Drive
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Civa Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4635 Northpark Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 633-1306
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Grades: PK-12
| 420 students
Rank: #3535.
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1702 N Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 313-4488
Grades: K-12
| 908 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked charter public high schools in Colorado?
The top ranked charter public high schools in Colorado include Liberty Common Charter School, Stargate Charter School and The Classical High School.
How many charter public high schools are located in Colorado?
98 charter public high schools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado charter public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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