Top 10 Best El Paso County Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 40 public charter schools serving 20,195 students in El Paso County, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in El Paso County, CO are The Classical High School, Tca College Pathways and The Classical Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Paso County, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in El Paso County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best El Paso County Public Charter Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
The Classical Charter
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0081
Grades: K-6
| 1,853 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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
Rank: #99.
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2510 North Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 434-6566
Grades: K-8
| 285 students
Rank: #1010.
James Irwin Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1626 S Murray Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #1111.
The Classical Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0091
Grades: 7-8
| 392 students
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Tree Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8579 Eastonville Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 338-6470
Grades: K-11
| 647 students
Rank: #1313.
Colorado International Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
303 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 645-8063
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #1414.
James Irwin Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1801 Howard Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #1515.
James Irwin Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5525 Astrozon Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 591-2122
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
Rank: #1616.
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11925 Antlers Ridge Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 522-2580
Grades: K-8
| 392 students
Rank: #1717.
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7094 Cottonwood Tree Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
(719) 570-0075
Grades: K-12
| 1,676 students
Rank: #1818.
Monument Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1150 Village Ridge Pt
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1950
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #1919.
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4620 Antelope Ridge
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 622-8000
Grades: K-8
| 1,096 students
Rank: #2020.
New Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7899 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80962
(719) 283-1731
Grades: K-8
| 601 students
Rank: #2121.
Monument Charter Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4303 Pinehurst Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 481-1950
Grades: 6-10
| 475 students
Rank: #2222.
Grand Peak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7036 Cowpoke Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 495-7360
Grades: K-8
| 618 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Globe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5759 N. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 630-0577
Grades: K-6
| 95 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mountain View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2120 Meadowbrook Parkway
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 623-4116
Grades: K-7
| 354 students
Rank: #2525.
Atlas Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1628 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #2626.
Power Technical Early College
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Canada Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9025
Grades: 6-12
| 340 students
Rank: #2727.
James Madison Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
660 Syracuse Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3977
Grades: K-8
| 96 students
Rank: #2828.
Colorado Springs Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2577 N Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Grades: K-8
| 403 students
Rank: #2929.
Roosevelt Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 South Byron Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 637-0311
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #3030.
Coperni 2
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
525 E Costilla Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 209-2406
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #3131.
Mountain Song Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2904 West Kiowa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 203-6364
Grades: K-8
| 321 students
Rank: #3232.
Colorado Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
360 Command View
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 576-9838
Grades: PK-12
| 637 students
Rank: #3333.
Eastlake High School Of Colorado Springs
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2520 Airport Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 271-0145
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #3434.
Atlas Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Grades: 5-8
| 516 students
Rank: #3535.
Coperni 3
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Citadel Drive East
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Grades: K-8
| 413 students
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El Paso County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
422 E Vermijo Street, Suite 21
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Grades: K-8
| 164 students
2883 So. Circle Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-4884
Grades: 10-12
| 23 students
917 East Moreno Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2975
Grades: 11-12
| 213 students
702 Cragmor Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
410 Tiajuana
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
1107 N. Union
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7152
Grades: K-6
| 89 students
1330 Creekside Dr
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1099
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
4515 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
1600 North Union Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
14550 Edison Road
Yoder, CO 80864
(719) 478-3000
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
4220 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
418 Yoder Street
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
2883 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 635-6333
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
17050 South Peyton Hwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80928
(719) 683-2247
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1604 South Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 328-4300
Grades: K-8
| 148 students
3115 Larkspur Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 203-6128
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
2727 North Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-4400
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
3302 Maizeland Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2206
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Grades: 6-12
| 200 students
2883 South Circle Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
209 Leta Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3375
Grades: K-5
| 203 students
301 North Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-5040
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
525 East Costilla Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Grades: K-12
| 329 students
650 Pine Loop
Usaf Academy, CO 80840
(719) 234-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
3115 Larkspur
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 227-7152
Grades: K-8
| 244 students
2555 Airport Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 473-6566
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
2520 Airport Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 638-6554
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Special Programs (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1115 North El Paso Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 520-2084
Grades: PK-12
| 179 students
3190 East Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 390-2766
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
3190 East Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(303) 866-6600
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Grades: K-6
| 1,060 students
1355 Kelly Johnson
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-1970
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in El Paso County, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in El Paso County, CO include The Classical High School, Tca College Pathways and The Classical Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in El Paso County, CO?
40 public charter schools are located in El Paso County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in El Paso County, CO?
El Paso County, CO public charter schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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