Charter schools in Colorado
Colorado has 260 open public charter schools with reported enrollment of 131,641 students in 70 cities, based on 2024–25 federal data.
- Schools
- 260
- Reported students
- 131,641
- Offer high school grades
- 95
- Virtual schools
- 5
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 260 of 260 schools; student–teacher ratios for 258; format for 260. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Find charter schools in Colorado by city
More public charter schools in Colorado
Canon City
- Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School · Pre-K–8
Carbondale
- Carbondale Community Charter School · K–8
- Ross Montessori School · Pre-K–8
Castle Pines
- American Academy · Pre-K–8
Centennial
- Heritage Heights Academy · K–8
Clark
- North Routt Community Charter School · Pre-K–8
Crestone
- Crestone Charter School · K–12
Delta
- Vision Charter Academy · K–12
Edwards
- Eagle County Charter Academy · K–8
- Stone Creek School · K–8
Elizabeth
- Legacy Academy · K–8
Erie
Evans
Evergreen
Falcon
Federal Heights
- The Pinnacle Charter School · K–12
Firestone
- Firestone Charter Academy · Pre-K–8
Frederick
- Carbon Valley Academy · Pre-K–8
Fruita
- Monument View Montessori Charter School · Pre-K–3
Ft Collins
- Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary · Pre-K–5
Gardner
- Gardner Valley School · Pre-K–8
Georgetown
- Georgetown Community School · Pre-K–6
Glenwood Springs
Greenwood Village
Guffey
- Guffey Charter School · Pre-K–8
Henderson
Keenesburg
Lafayette
- Justice High Charter School · 6–12
- Peak to Peak Charter School · K–12
Lake George
- Lake George Charter School · Pre-K–12
Lamar
Lone Tree
Loveland
- Loveland Classical School · K–12
- New Vision Charter School · K–8
Marble
- Marble Charter School · K–10
Milliken
- CIVICA Colorado · 6–12
- Knowledge Quest Academy · K–8
Montrose
- Vista Charter School · 9–12
Monument
- Monument Charter Academy · Pre-K–5
Northglenn
Pagosa Springs
- Pagosa Peak Open School · K–8
Pleasant View
Pueblo West
Salida
- Salida Montessori Charter School · Pre-K–8
Steamboat Springs
- Steamboat Montessori · Pre-K–6
Tawoac
Wheat Ridge
Wheatridge
- Mountain Phoenix Community School · Pre-K–8
Woodland Park
- Merit Academy · Pre-K–12
Woody Creek
- Aspen Community Charter School · Pre-K–8
Frequently asked questions about Colorado charter schools
How many charter schools are in Colorado?
The 2024–25 federal data includes 260 open public charter schools in Colorado, with reported enrollment of 131,641 students across 260 schools reporting enrollment.
How can I find charter schools near me in Colorado?
Browse the city links on this page or use the school search to filter Colorado charter schools by name, city, ZIP code, grade level, and format.
Are charter schools free in Colorado?
Yes. Charter schools in Colorado are public schools and qualifying charter schools cannot charge tuition. Families may still have optional or school-specific costs for transportation, uniforms, meals, activities, or supplies. Confirm current costs and enrollment requirements directly with each school.
What's the difference between a public school and a charter school in Colorado?
Both traditional public schools and charter schools in Colorado are publicly funded and tuition-free. Traditional public schools are generally governed by a local school district, while charter schools operate under an approved charter and have more flexibility in exchange for accountability to their authorizer. Enrollment boundaries, lotteries, programs, and transportation vary, so confirm the details with each school and the Colorado education agency.
Are there virtual charter schools in Colorado?
Federal records identify 5 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools in Colorado. Confirm current learning formats directly with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter schools in Colorado?
No. This is an independent factual directory, not a ranking. Compare the available data and confirm admissions, programs, performance, and current details with schools and official state sources.