For the 2025 school year, there are 214 charter public elementary schools serving 107,827 students in Colorado.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Colorado are Summit Middle Charter School, Parker Core Knowledge Charter 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Colorado (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4655 Hanover Avenue
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3900
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11661 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Gr: K-8 | 705 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Common Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Gr: K-12 | 1,475 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Stargate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14530 Washington Street
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 450-3936
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 450-3936
Gr: K-12 | 1,572 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Cherry Creek Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6260 South Dayton Street
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 779-8988
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 779-8988
Gr: K-8 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16700 Keystone Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 851-7827
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 851-7827
Gr: K-8 | 678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Challenge To Excellence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16995 East Carlson Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-9816
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-9816
Gr: K-8 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
The Classical Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0081
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0081
Gr: K-6 | 1,871 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Platte River Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4085 Lark Sparrow St.
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
The Connect Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
104 West 7th
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Golden View Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Gr: K-12 | 743 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Ben Franklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2270 Plaza Dr
Littleton, CO 80129
(720) 383-4519
Littleton, CO 80129
(720) 383-4519
Gr: PK-8 | 879 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Littleton Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 West Mineral Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 798-5252
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 798-5252
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
North Routt Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26990 Eagle Lane
Clark, CO 80428
(970) 871-6062
Clark, CO 80428
(970) 871-6062
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
Peak To Peak Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Merlin Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 453-4600
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 453-4600
Gr: K-12 | 1,452 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1616.
Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
680 Academy Court
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 674-5020
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 674-5020
Gr: K-5 | 776 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
Mountain Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
108 West 31st Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Gr: 4-8 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1818.
Windsor Charter Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
810 Automation Drive
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 833-5190
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 833-5190
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1919.
Denver Language School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
451 Newport Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 557-0852
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 557-0852
Gr: K-8 | 924 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2020.
Eagle County Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-0656
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-0656
Gr: K-8 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2121.
American Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6971 Mira Vista Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 2,579 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2222.
Stem School Highlands Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Gr: K-12 | 1,399 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2323.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1551 Prairie Hawk Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-4881
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-4881
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2424.
Rocky Mountain Academy Of Evergreen
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2959 Royale Elk Way
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Gr: K-8 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2525.
Compass Community Collaborative School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2105 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2626.
Prospect Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2555 Preble Creek Pkwy
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 399-0300
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 399-0300
Gr: K-12 | 1,457 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2727.
Horizons K-8 School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4545 Sioux Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5580
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5580
Gr: K-8 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2828.
The Vanguard School Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: K-6 | 1,000 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2929.
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2510 North Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 434-6566
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 434-6566
Gr: K-8 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3030.
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3131.
Aspen Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1199 Woody Creek Road
Woody Creek, CO 81656
(970) 923-4080
Woody Creek, CO 81656
(970) 923-4080
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3232.
Steamboat Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27285 Brandon Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3333.
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Gr: K-12 | 730 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3434.
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4424 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Gr: 6-12 | 967 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3535.
Dsst Cedar Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 S Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public elementary schools in Colorado?
The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Colorado include Summit Middle Charter School, Parker Core Knowledge Charter School and Liberty Common Charter School.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Colorado?
214 charter public elementary schools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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