For the 2025 school year, there are 35 online public schools serving 26,204 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public Schools in Colorado (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boulder Universal
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6500 East Arapahoe Road
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6253
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6253
Gr: K-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
St. Vrain Virtual High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 591-8627
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 591-8627
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Meeker High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 School Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9070
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9070
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Colorado Eschool
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Camino Del Rio Suite 220
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-0946
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-0946
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Colorado Virtual Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Windsor High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 West Main Street
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 686-8100
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 686-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,105 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Colorado Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: K-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 68:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Peyton Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18320 Main Street
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-2330
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-2330
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Colorado Online High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Palisade High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3679 G Road
Palisade, CO 81526
(970) 254-4800
Palisade, CO 81526
(970) 254-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Summit High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16201 U S Highway 9
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1100
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,123 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Grand Junction High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 N 5th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6900
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,590 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
Cherry Creek Elevation
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14603 E. Fremont Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-4246
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-4246
Gr: 6-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1414.
Coal Ridge High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35947 Highway 6
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 625-6700
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 625-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1515.
Branson School Online
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Saddle Rock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Gr: K-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Rifle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Prefontaine Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7725
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7725
Gr: 9-12 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
Monte Vista On-line Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Gr: 4-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1818.
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Gr: 9-12 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
Astravo Online Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Gr: 9-12 | 2,578 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
Colorado Connections Academy Durango
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Tech Center Drive
Englewood, CO 80112
(970) 247-5411
Englewood, CO 80112
(970) 247-5411
Gr: K-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2121.
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
158 School Road
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1900
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1900
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2222.
Grand River Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 N 14th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Gr: K-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2323.
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Gr: 4-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2424.
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #2
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: 6-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2525.
World Academy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
948 Chambers Avenue
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-9072
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-9072
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2626.
Denver Online
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 S. Tejon St.
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-8281
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-8281
Gr: 6-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2727.
Pikes Peak Online School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Turnpike Drive Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 370-7767
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 370-7767
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2828.
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2929.
Achieve Online
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3000
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3030.
Hope Online Learning Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9780 Pyramid Ct Ste 100
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 402-3000
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 402-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 student Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3131.
Goal Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 S. Victoria Ave
Pueblo, CO 81003
(877) 776-4625
Pueblo, CO 81003
(877) 776-4625
Gr: 9-12 | 6,142 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3232.
R-5 High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 N. 22nd St.ste. B
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6880
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6880
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3333.
Hidden Lake Secondary
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
550 South Sylvester
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3442
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3442
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
8 Inverness Drive E Suite 240
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 794-2302
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 794-2302
Gr: K-12 | 1,652 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in Colorado?
35 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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