Top 10 Best Colorado Online Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 online public middle schools serving 7,354 students in Colorado.
Colorado online public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Middle Schools in Colorado (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Colorado Eschool
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 Camino Del Rio Suite 220
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-0946
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Boulder Universal
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6500 East Arapahoe Road
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6253
Grades: K-12
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Monte Vista On-line Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
345 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Grades: 4-12
| 85 students
Rank: #44.
Peyton Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18320 Main Street
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-2330
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #55.
Cherry Creek Elevation
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14603 E. Fremont Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-4246
Grades: 6-12
| 368 students
Rank: #66.
Branson School Online
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Saddle Rock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Grades: K-12
| 373 students
Rank: #77.
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
158 School Road
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1900
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
Rank: #88.
Colorado Connections Academy Durango
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Tech Center Drive
Englewood, CO 80112
(970) 247-5411
Grades: K-12
| 964 students
Rank: #99.
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Grades: 6-12
| 375 students
Rank: #1010.
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #2
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: 6-12
| 339 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Denver Online
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4250 Shoshone St
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-8281
Grades: K-12
| 799 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Grand River Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N 14th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Grades: K-12
| 508 students
Rank: #1313.
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #1414.
Achieve Online
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3000
Grades: 6-12
| 354 students
Rank: #1515.
Hidden Lake High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
Colorado Connections Academy
Magnet School
8 Inverness Drive E Suite 240
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 794-2302
Grades: K-12
| 1,728 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public middle schools are offered in Colorado?
16 online public middle schools are available for Colorado students.
What is the racial composition of online public middle schools students in Colorado?
Colorado online public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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