For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 4,250 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 national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Colorado are Parker Core Knowledge Charter School, Summit Middle 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 65% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Colorado (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11661 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-7070
Grades: K-8
| 706 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Middle Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4655 Hanover Avenue
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3900
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Common Charter School
Magnet School
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
Grades: K-12
| 1,359 students
Rank: #44.
The Connect Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
104 West 7th
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #55.
Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Telluride Street #2
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 565 students
Rank: #66.
Dsst Byers Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 S Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #77.
Highline Academy Southeast
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2170 South Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-7808
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-7808
Grades: K-8
| 531 students
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 Parker Core Knowledge Charter School, Summit Middle Charter School and Liberty Common Charter School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Colorado?
7 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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