2023 Best Charter Elementary Schools in Colorado

• Adams 12 Five Star Schools, CO•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.41 out of 5  39 reviews

Senior: The academics are exceptional, and for the most part the teachers are super great and helpful! Social life can be a little bit difficult because it is a small school, but I definitely found my group of people. One thing I would like to see change is the way the administration deals with bullying, harassment, and false allegations. Kids that behave this way often don’t get consequences, which doesn’t help the situation.... Read 39 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,551

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Boulder Valley School District, CO•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  454 reviews

Senior: Peak to Peak is a very encouraging environment. As a student, I feel very prepared for college through their college prep courses and taking AP exams, as the teachers are amazing! I feel like I’ve learned so much and grown in so many skills, I really do recommend trying to go here. I think the only downside to this school is the culture of overachieving and the pressure to make grades determine your worth. I can say for certain that many students I know deal with this, even myself. Asides from that, however, everyone is very unique in their own ways, and the teachers are astounding at their work and teaching.... Read 454 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,453

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Poudre School District, CO•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  103 reviews

Senior: Liberty is a fantastic school if you're looking for a really good education. It has an amazing faculty and course structure. It's small, so everyone knows everyone else. Everyone who goes to Liberty wants to be there, which is really nice because it creates an supportive and academic environment. The people at Liberty are really nice, and it's easy to make friends. It has a pretty good variety of classes, although most of the focus is on STEM. There isn't a big variety of art classes or languages, although there are some. The English classes at Liberty are fantastic, and possibly the best part of the whole school. However, if you want to do a lot of extra curriculars outside of school, Liberty is probably not the school for you. Time spent doing homework can range anywhere from one hour (on a good day) to four hours. It can be really hard to balance school life with just life. Liberty is a lot of work. I would say it's worth it!... Read 103 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,163

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Littleton Public Schools, CO•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: We love the school, my kids came from a private school where they spoon fed the kids. But in LA the teachers helped the students to grow academically and to be more accountable, especially in middle school. LA is one of the best schools.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 456

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Douglas County School District No. RE-1, CO•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  72 reviews

Junior: Very good education, I feel like there's a real sense of community between students and teachers. The teachers create an environment that encourages both collaboration and practical thinking. I feel like there is a huge advantage to learning both of these skills. The teachers are also excellent and provide a good challenge for the students. I feel like the majority of classes at stem have a good balance between being challenging and manageable at the same time. The biggest con of stem is the administration. I feel like admin creates a toxic work culture and encourages competition between teachers. This often results in some of our favorite teachers leaving after short periods of time. Another con of stem is the lack of school pride. This may not be a con to some people, but I feel like there is a lack of school spirit, and I feel like the teachers and athletes are the only ones who display school spirit. While our school spirit has improved in recent years, it still needs to improve.... Read 72 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,673

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Cherry Creek School District, CO•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: We absolutely love this school and community! The administration has been so helpful with navigating the curriculum, and there are so many volunteer opportunities. We are very grateful to be at the school. The communication within staff is phenomenal and any question I've ever had has been answered in a timely fashion.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 593

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12, CO•

• K-6

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Alum: I graduated from The Vanguard School in 2015 and attended all 13 school years (K-12) at Vanguard. I count myself incredibly lucky to have gone to such a rigorous school with such caring teachers and tight-knit community. I participated in several sports including karate, tennis, cross country, track, and basketball, and was involved heavily in the music and art departments. Now, as an adult with a 4-year degree and a job I love, I am incredibly thankful to The Vanguard School and all the teachers and administration there for pushing me to be my best in all things.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,060

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Boulder Valley School District, CO•

• K-8

• grade A

• Students 348

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Poudre School District, CO•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  76 reviews

Parent: A fantastic school designed to form well-rounded, educated individuals. The teachers here have set a national standard, and the integration of the outdoor program with true classical education has not been done anywhere like this in the world! The focus here is to teach kids HOW to think, not WHAT to think. This is the most unique educational community in this country - and it is FREE! What a blessing to have my children attend this school!... Read 76 reviews

• grade A

• Students 688

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Douglas County School District No. RE-1, CO•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: We couldn't have asked for a better school for our kid! It is fantastic! Academics are excellent and teachers are great. The culture at the school is amazing. Everyone is passionate about educating their children.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 702

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Aspen School District No. 1, CO•

• PK, K-8

• grade A

• Students 135

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Academy School District No. 20, CO•

• K-6

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  17 reviews

Alum: An incredible school with the best teachers I have ever known. They treat each child as an individual and strive for their growth and cultivation. Though some aspects of the student life, such as diversity or culture, may be a bit lacking, the academics and foundation of the school make up for it. They strive to teach their students and to prepare them for higher education. If your student is passionate about school and pursuing their education with fervor, TCA is the place to be. If not, they may be hard pressed to enjoy their time here. Overall, a great school!... Read 17 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,172

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Adams 12 Five Star Schools, CO•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  57 reviews

Junior: I have really enjoyed going here! The school is very small, which gives students more one-on-one time with teachers. The school is a college prep school which is very helpful for preparing to go to college. The students are so kind and the community is great!... Read 57 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,488

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• State Charter School Institute, CO•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 304

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Douglas County School District No. RE-1, CO•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Great Experience. Good staffs. academic facilities ate good. Very good teacher and really helpful my daughter has learnt a lot of things. I am very happy with school teacher and staff. Thank you for helping my daughter to improve her learning and her confidence. In my opinion, school can be a great place if we know how to take advantage. We can meet people and make friends.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 544

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• St Vrain Valley School District, CO•

• PK, K-8

• grade A

• Students 249

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• State Charter School Institute, CO•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  52 reviews

Parent: Excellent education. If your child is focused and loves to learn, this school is amazing. Class sizes decrease as students move from elementary to middle school, and then again from middle school to high school. Elementary school students have PE, Music and Art EVERY DAY! Mandatory string instrument, with orchestra taught every day beginning in 6th grade. All students take 4 years of Latin beginning in 6th grade.... Read 52 reviews

• grade A

• Students 912

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Douglas County School District No. RE-1, CO•

• PK, K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 605

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Steamboat Springs School District No. RE-2, CO•

• K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 109

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Weld County Reorganized School District No. RE-4, CO•

• K-5

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  11 reviews

Niche User: Coming from a public school to a charter school is in no way easy or fun. But with the administration and the teachers, it was a lot easier to start where I left of at a public school while learning at harder levels but having the help to reach those goals. Sometimes it felt like I could never achieve graduating, but this school and all the people in it never gave up on me. No matter how much I wanted to quit, my teachers stuck beside me and taught me how to take my struggles and turn them into achievements! I can confidently say this school is the only reason I was able to graduate. Because they never let me give up and had my back the whole way through it! I am grateful for everything I learned at Windsor charter academy.... Read 11 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 775

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Douglas County School District No. RE-1, CO•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.38 out of 5  8 reviews

Parent: Excellent school! My kids attend to Lincoln Meadows campus and we couldn’t be happier. Great teachers, safe and fun environment for kids.. Both my kids wake up wanting to go to school! Additionally, as a parent who compared the homework and the assignments, I can easily say American Academy takes the lead.... Read 8 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 2,576

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• St Vrain Valley School District, CO•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  6 reviews

Middle School Student: Best school in Colorado, maybe even the nation, or even the world. The teacher are 2nd to none they focus on the students and and kind and also show Dragon PRIDE and CHAMPS just like the students do. Last year their class of 2020 scored the highst on the CMAS Reading state test. The school is relatively small so all the teachers now the students and their goals. There is great culture here and it is a good school. Everyone is inclusive so no one feels left out. The academic program is also amazing and the teacher have wonderful teaching methods. This school is highly recommended to everyone.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 806

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Littleton Public Schools, CO•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Want a great education and solid values for your child by teachers and administrators that truly care for their well-being? LPCS is the place to be!!!... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 567

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Douglas County School District No. RE-1, CO•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Works Here: This is a school that is very involved in the community. It is clear that the school as a whole cares about children's success in their future and they prepare them well for high school. There is a sense of community throughout. I am amazed by the parent involvement and the various opportunities students have to get involved in sports, clubs, arts, and extra educational opportunities.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 907

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Douglas County School District No. RE-1, CO•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.29 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: The teachers and staff at Northstar are excellent! They are both dedicated to the students AND their families as a whole. The core leadership is why Northstar IS a shining light in Parker! My children have flurished under the encouragement and challenges here in so many ways! Best of the best!... Read 7 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 654

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1