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Best El Paso County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 39 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 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in El Paso County (2026)

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: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 1,909 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 1,697 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 1,162 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
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 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2323.
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 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2424.
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 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
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 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2727.
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 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2828.
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 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2929.
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 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3030.
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 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3131.
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 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3232.
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 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3333.
Atlas Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Gr: 5-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
Atlas Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Pulsar Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Gr: K-4 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
Eastlake High School Of Colorado Springs
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1810 Eastlake Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 300-8947
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in El Pasounty are often viewed compared to one another?

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