For the 2024 school year, there are 9 alternative private high schools serving 798 students in Colorado.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Colorado include Colorado Timberline Academy, Front Range Academy and Colorado Heritage Education School System.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
44% of alternative private high schools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).
Top Ranked Colorado Alternative Private High Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy Boulder County
Alternative School
168 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100
Louisville, CO 80027
(877) 673-8893
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.]( "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
Englewood, CO 80111
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Colorado Heritage Education School System
Alternative School (Christian)
1300 9th St
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 346-0099
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 346-0099
Grades: K-12
| 260 students
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
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
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-0496
Grades: 6-12
| 400 students
Crossroads School![Crossroads School Photo - Crossroads 2022-2023 Graduates]( "Crossroads School Photo - Crossroads 2022-2023 Graduates")
Alternative School (Christian)
833 15th Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 709-9881
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 709-9881
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Eagle Rock School & Pdc![Eagle Rock School & Pdc Photo - www.eaglerockschool.org]( "Eagle Rock School & Pdc Photo - www.eaglerockschool.org")
Alternative School
2750 Notaiah Rd
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-0600
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Hope Academy Of The Denver Street School
All-girls | Alternative School
1380 Ammons St
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 860-1702
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 860-1702
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Transitional School
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
14780 N 107th St
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 776-6841
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 776-6841
Grades: 6-11
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in Colorado?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Colorado include Colorado Timberline Academy, Front Range Academy and Colorado Heritage Education School System.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Colorado?
9 alternative private high schools are located in Colorado.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Colorado?
Colorado alternative private high schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 22%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
44% of alternative private high schools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).
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