Top 3 Best Boulder Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 826 students in Boulder, CO. The top ranked public charter schools in Boulder, CO are Summit Middle Charter School and Horizons K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boulder, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Boulder have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Boulder, CO (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Middle Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4655 Hanover Avenue
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Horizons K-8 School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4545 Sioux Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5580
Grades: K-8
| 348 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boulder Prep Charter High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
5075 Chaparral Court #1
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 545-6186
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
700 20th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-1062
Grades: 6-8
| 416 students
7690 East Baseline Rd
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5500
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
3100 Bucknell Court
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-4700
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
840 Mapleton Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 442-6962
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
3050 34th Street
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 494-9210
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
1215 Cedar Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 449-6618
Grades: K-5
| 285 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Boulder, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Boulder, CO include Summit Middle Charter School and Horizons K-8 School. Boulder has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public charter schools are located in Boulder?
3 public charter schools are located in Boulder.
What is the racial composition of students in Boulder?
Boulder public charter schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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