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Best Colorado Online Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 online public middle schools serving 7,753 students in Colorado.
Colorado online public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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
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 middle schools are offered in Colorado?
16 online public middle schools are available for Colorado students.
What is the racial composition of online public middle schools students in Colorado?
Colorado online public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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