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Best Colorado Charter Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 62 charter public preschools serving 29,918 students in Colorado.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public preschools in Colorado are Platte River Charter Academy, Ben Franklin Academy and North Routt Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public Preschools in Colorado (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Platte River Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4085 Lark Sparrow St.
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Ben Franklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2270 Plaza Dr
Littleton, CO 80129
(720) 383-4519
Gr: PK-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
North Routt Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
26990 Eagle Lane
Clark, CO 80428
(970) 871-6062
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
American Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6971 Mira Vista Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 2,803 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1551 Prairie Hawk Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-4881
Gr: PK-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Aspen Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1199 Woody Creek Road
Woody Creek, CO 81656
(970) 923-4080
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Steamboat Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27285 Brandon Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9955 Yarrow Street
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 438-1011
Gr: PK-6 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Skyview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6161 Business Center Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 471-8439
Gr: PK-12 | 1,358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Fort Collins Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1109 West Harmony Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Axis International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2130 West Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 658-4199
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Flagstaff Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2040 Miller Drive
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-7900
Gr: PK-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Monument View Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1956 Hwy 6 And 50 Building A
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-3798
Gr: PK-3 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
Woodrow Wilson Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8300 W 94th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 431-3694
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
World Compass Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2490 South Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 814-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1616.
St. Vrain Community Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1055 Delaware Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 682-4339
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
Aspen View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2131 Low Meadow Blvd
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 733-3436
Gr: PK-8 | 1,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1818.
Salida Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1040 I Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1919.
Littleton Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5301 S. Bannock St.
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 734-1995
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2020.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Gr: PK-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2121.
Dc Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
311 East Castle Pines Parkway
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 531-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2222.
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9904 West Capri Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 972-2627
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2323.
Georgetown Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
504 14th Street
Georgetown, CO 80444
(303) 569-3277
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2424.
Academy Of Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 1,887 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2525.
Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7808 Cherry Creek South Dr #3-
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 863-8920
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
809 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2727.
Firestone Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5753 Twilight Avenue
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 772-3711
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2828.
Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7114 West Jefferson Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 986-5791
Gr: PK-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2929.
Monument Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1150 Village Ridge Pt
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1950
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1936
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Guffey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1459 Main Street
Guffey, CO 80820
(719) 689-2093
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3232.
Independence Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
675 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6850
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3333.
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4725 Miller Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Gr: PK-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3434.
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10399 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-8288
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Wheaton Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public preschools in Colorado?
The top-ranked charter public preschools in Colorado include Platte River Charter Academy, Ben Franklin Academy and North Routt Community Charter School.
How many charter public preschools are located in Colorado?
62 charter public preschools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado charter public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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