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Best El Paso County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 40 public charter schools serving 20,435 students in El Paso County, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in El Paso County, CO are The Vanguard School (High), The Classical Academy High School and The Classical Academy Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Paso County, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in El Paso County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in El Paso County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Vanguard School (High)
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
The Classical Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0091
Gr: 9-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
The Classical Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0081
Gr: K-6 | 1,871 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
The Vanguard School (Middle)
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: 7-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
James Irwin Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Tca College Pathways
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12201 Cross Peak View
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 488-6294
Gr: 7-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
The Vanguard School Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: K-6 | 1,000 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2510 North Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 434-6566
Gr: K-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Civa Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4635 Northpark Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 633-1306
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
The Classical Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0091
Gr: 7-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1702 N Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 313-4488
Gr: K-12 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
James Irwin Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1801 Howard Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Community Prep Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
332 East Willamette Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 227-8836
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1515.
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4405 North Chestnut St Suite D
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 955-4675
Gr: 6-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
Colorado International Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
303 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 645-8063
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1717.
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7094 Cottonwood Tree Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
(719) 570-0075
Gr: K-12 | 1,623 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1818.
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11925 Antlers Ridge Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 522-2580
Gr: K-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1919.
James Irwin Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5525 Astrozon Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 591-2122
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4620 Antelope Ridge
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 622-8000
Gr: K-8 | 1,127 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2222.
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4303 Pinehurst Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 481-1950
Gr: 6-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2323.
Liberty Tree Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8579 Eastonville Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 338-6470
Gr: K-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2424.
Mountain View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2120 Meadowbrook Parkway
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 623-4116
Gr: K-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2525.
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6464 Peterson Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 428-4940
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2626.
Atlas Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1628 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2727.
New Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7899 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 283-1731
Gr: K-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2828.
Grand Peak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7036 Cowpoke Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 495-7360
Gr: K-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2929.
Colorado Springs Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2577 N Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Gr: K-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3030.
Globe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5759 N. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 630-0577
Gr: K-7 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3131.
Power Technical
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2460 Waynoka Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9025
Gr: 6-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3232.
Coperni 3
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Citadel Drive East
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Gr: K-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3333.
Mountain Song Community School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2904 West Kiowa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 203-6364
Gr: K-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3434.
Roosevelt Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 South Byron Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 637-0311
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3535.
Colorado Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
360 Command View
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 576-9838
Gr: PK-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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El Paso County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
21st Century Charter School At Colorado Springs (Closed 2008)
Charter School
422 E Vermijo Street, Suite 21
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Adult & Family Literacy High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2883 So. Circle Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-4884
Gr: 10-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Adult Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
917 East Moreno Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2975
Gr: 11-12 | 213 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Bates Elementary School (Closed 2014)
702 Cragmor Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Briargate Preschool (Closed 2023)
1110 Chapel Hills Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-1750
Gr: PK | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Calhan Middle School (Closed 2023)
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Gr: 6-8
Career Building Academy (Closed 2018)
410 Tiajuana
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Cesar Chavez Colorado Springs - Central Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1107 N. Union
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7152
Gr: K-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Coperni 2 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
525 E Costilla Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 209-2406
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Creekside Middle School (Closed 2011)
1330 Creekside Dr
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1099
Gr: 6-8
Doherty Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4515 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Minority enrollment: 21%
East Middle School (Closed 2008)
1600 North Union Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Edison Academy (Closed 2018)
14550 Edison Road
Yoder, CO 80864
(719) 478-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
4220 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frontier Charter Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
418 Yoder Street
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
George Saiter School Of Excellence (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2883 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 635-6333
Gr: K-12
Hanover Elementary School (Closed 2011)
17050 South Peyton Hwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80928
(719) 683-2247
Gr: PK-5
Ivywild Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1604 South Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 328-4300
Gr: K-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Launch High School (Closed 2023)
3115 Larkspur Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 203-6128
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2014)
2727 North Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-4400
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Longfellow Elementary School (Closed 2010)
3302 Maizeland Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Miami-yoder Junior High School (Closed 2015)
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Miamiyoder Elementary School (Closed 2023)
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2206
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Miamiyoder Junior-senior High School (Closed 2023)
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
New Horizons Day School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2883 South Circle Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
North Elementary School (Closed 2012)
209 Leta Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3375
Gr: K-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Palmer Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
301 North Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-5040
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Peyton College Academy (Closed 2023)
18320 Main St
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Pikes Peak Elementary School (Closed 2024)
1520 Verde Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2180
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Pikes Peak Prep (Closed 2023)
525 East Costilla Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Gr: K-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Pine Valley Elementary School (Closed 2009)
650 Pine Loop
Usaf Academy, CO 80840
(719) 234-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Scholars To Leaders Academy (Closed 2015)
3115 Larkspur
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 227-7152
Gr: K-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Shivers Academy Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
2555 Airport Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 473-6566
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Space Technology And Arts Academy (Star Academy) (Closed 2017)
2520 Airport Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 638-6554
Special Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1115 North El Paso Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 520-2084
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 24%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in El Paso County, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in El Paso County, CO include The Vanguard School (High), The Classical Academy High School and The Classical Academy Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in El Pasounty?
40 public charter schools are located in El Pasounty.
What is the racial composition of students in El Pasounty?
El Pasounty public charter schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in El Pasounty are often viewed compared to one another?

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