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Best Colorado Charter Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 94 charter public high schools serving 63,453 students in Colorado.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public high schools in Colorado are The Vanguard School (High), The Classical Academy High 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Colorado charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Banning Lewis Ranch Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public High Schools in Colorado (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Vanguard School (High)
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
The Classical Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0091
Gr: 9-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Common Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Gr: K-12 | 1,516 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Academy Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Gr: 7-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Stargate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14530 Washington Street
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 450-3936
Gr: K-12 | 1,572 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
321 Inverness Drive South
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 638-6824
Gr: 9-12 | 1,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Windsor Charter Academy 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
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
James Irwin Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Golden View Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Gr: K-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Dsst Cedar High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
150 South Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Tca College Pathways
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12201 Cross Peak View
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 488-6294
Gr: 7-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Peak To Peak Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 Merlin Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 453-4600
Gr: K-12 | 1,447 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Stem School Highlands Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Gr: K-12 | 1,394 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Compass Community Collaborative School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2105 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1515.
Prospect Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2555 Preble Creek Pkwy
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 399-0300
Gr: K-12 | 1,478 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1616.
Civa Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4635 Northpark Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 633-1306
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3551 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 345-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Gr: K-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1919.
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4424 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Gr: 6-12 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2020.
Swallows Charter Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Civic Center Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1627
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2121.
Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4800 Telluride Street #2
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Skyview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6161 Business Center Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 471-8439
Gr: PK-12 | 1,358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2323.
Dsst Conservatory Green High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5590 N Central Park Blvd #4
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4127
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2424.
Animas High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22 Osprey Way
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 247-2474
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2525.
Twin Peaks Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
340 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7286
Gr: K-12 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2626.
Mesa Valley Community School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
609 25 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-7202
Gr: 6-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Colorado High School Charter - Ges
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3093 E 42nd Ave
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 524-8664
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 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
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 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
Gr: 6-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 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
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 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
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3333.
Marble Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
412 West Main Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9550
Gr: K-10 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4405 North Chestnut St Suite D
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 955-4675
Gr: 6-12 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Renaissance Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3954 Trail Boss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Gr: 6-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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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 The Vanguard School (High), The Classical Academy High School and Liberty Common Charter School.
How many charter public high schools are located in Colorado?
99 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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