Top 5 Best Colorado Alternative Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 24 alternative private schools serving 2,544 students in Colorado.
The best top ranked alternative private schools in Colorado include Colorado Heritage Education School System, Primrose School Of Briargate and Front Range Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
17% of alternative private schools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).

Top Ranked Colorado Alternative Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy Boulder County
Alternative School
168 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100
Louisville, CO 80027
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Fusion Academy Denver - Greenwood Village
Fusion Academy Denver - Greenwood Village Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
5340 South Quebec Street, Suite 100 N
Englewood, CO 80111
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Bixby School
Bixby School Photo
Alternative School
(12)
4760 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Grades: NS-5
| 139 students
Colorado Heritage Education School System
Alternative School (Christian)
1300 9th St
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 346-0099
Grades: K-12
| 260 students
Colorado Timberline Academy
Colorado Timberline Academy Photo - Weekend Trip to Bisti Badlands in New Mexico
Alternative School
(1)
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Front Range Academy
Alternative School
1008 Depot Hill Road
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-0496
Grades: 6-12
| 400 students
Primrose School Of Briargate
Alternative School
2380 Briar Ridge Pt
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 268-0664
Grades: PK-K
| 230 students
Belles & Beaus Academy
Alternative School
10472 E Easter Ave
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 693-6715
Grades: PK-K
| 165 students
Bright Horizons
Alternative School
2420 W 8th St
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 461-9802
Grades: PK-K
| 79 students
Compositive Primary, Preschool - 5th Gd
Compositive Primary, Preschool - 5th Gd Photo - We lead with curiosity
Alternative School
(3)
2345 North Ursula St.
Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 452-2522
Grades: PK-4
| 54 students
Crossroads School
Crossroads School Photo - Crossroads 2022-2023 Graduates
Alternative School (Christian)
833 15th Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 709-9881
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Grades: NS-3
| 71 students
Eagle Rock School & Pdc
Eagle Rock School & Pdc Photo - www.eaglerockschool.org
Alternative School
2750 Notaiah Rd
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Firefly Autism
Alternative School
2695 S Jersey St
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-1192
Grades: PK
| 32 students
Friends School
Alternative School
5465 Pennsylvania Ave
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 499-1999
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Alternative School
11450 S. Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-1700
Grades: PK-K
| 211 students
Hope Academy Of The Denver Street School
All-girls | Alternative School
1380 Ammons St
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 860-1702
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
The Patchwork School
Alternative School
(1)
1428 Main St
Louisville, CO 80027
(720) 271-6729
Grades: PK
| 80 students
Primrose School At Highlands Ranch Business Park
Alternative School
9055 Ridgeline Blvd
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 346-4800
Grades: NS-K
| 124 students
Primrose School At Torrey Peaks
Alternative School
5483 W 118th Pl
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 246-4203
Grades: NS-K
| 145 students
Primrose School Of Longmont
Alternative School
1335 Dry Creek Dr
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 774-1919
Grades: NS-K
| 182 students
Primrose School Of Springs Ranch
Alternative School
3805 Tutt Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 442-1992
Grades: NS-K
| 6 students
Primrose School Of Thornton
Alternative School
12899 Grant Dr
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 470-0788
Grades: NS-K
| 67 students
Transitional School
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
14780 N 107th St
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 776-6841
Grades: 6-11
| 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Colorado?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Colorado include Colorado Heritage Education School System, Primrose School Of Briargate and Front Range Academy.
How many alternative private schools are located in Colorado?
24 alternative private schools are located in Colorado.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Colorado?
Colorado alternative private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
17% of alternative private schools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).

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