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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Colorado Online Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 34 online public schools serving 27,253 students in Colorado.
Colorado online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.

Best Online Public Schools in Colorado (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boulder Universal
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6500 East Arapahoe Road
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6253
Gr: K-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
St. Vrain Virtual High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 591-8627
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Meeker High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 School Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9070
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Colorado Eschool
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 Camino Del Rio Suite 220
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-0946
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Colorado Virtual Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1934
Gr: 9-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Windsor High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 West Main Street
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 686-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Colorado Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1934
Gr: K-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Peyton Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18320 Main Street
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-2330
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Colorado Online High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1943
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Palisade High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3679 G Road
Palisade, CO 81526
(970) 254-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Summit High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16201 U S Highway 9
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,060 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Grand Junction High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 N 5th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,832 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
Cherry Creek Elevation
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14603 E. Fremont Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-4246
Gr: 6-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Coal Ridge High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
35947 Highway 6
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 625-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Branson School Online
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Saddle Rock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Gr: K-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
Rifle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Prefontaine Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7725
Gr: 9-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Monte Vista On-line Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
345 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1818.
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1919.
Astravo Online Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1936
Gr: 9-12 | 2,750 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2020.
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
158 School Road
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1900
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
Grand River Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N 14th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Gr: K-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2222.
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Gr: 4-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2323.
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #2
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: 6-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2424.
World Academy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
948 Chambers Avenue
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-9072
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2525.
Denver Online
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
451 S. Tejon St.
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-8281
Gr: 6-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2626.
Pikes Peak Online School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Turnpike Drive Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 370-7767
Gr: 9-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2727.
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2828.
Achieve Online
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2929.
Hope Online Learning Academy Co-op
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9780 Pyramid Ct Ste 100
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 402-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 1,307 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3030.
Goal Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
304 S. Victoria Ave
Pueblo, CO 81003
(877) 776-4625
Gr: 9-12 | 6,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3131.
R-5 High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
455 N. 22nd St.ste. B
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6880
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3232.
Hidden Lake Secondary
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Center Virtual Academy
550 South Sylvester
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3442
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Colorado Connections 27j
8 Inverness Drive E Suite 240
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 794-2302
Gr: K-12 | 2,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public schools are offered in Colorado?
34 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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