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Best Colorado Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 4,921 students in Colorado.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter 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 blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Colorado (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4655 Hanover Avenue
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:
10/
10
Top 1%
11661 North Pine Drive
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:
10/
10
Top 1%
1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Gr: K-12 | 1,475 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
The Connect Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
104 West 7th
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
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 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Dsst Cedar Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 S Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
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 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Highline Academy Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2170 South Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-7808
Gr: K-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Colorado?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Colorado include Summit Middle Charter School, Parker Core Knowledge Charter School and Liberty Common Charter School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Colorado?
8 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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