For the 2025 school year, there are 14 alternative private high schools serving 1,472 students in Colorado.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Colorado include The Colorado Springs School, Colorado Heritage Education School System, and Colorado Timberline Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Colorado private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Top Ranked Colorado Alternative Private High Schools (2025)
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
| n/a 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
| n/a 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
21 Broadmoor Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Grades: PK-12
| 336 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
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
Bansbach Academy At Denver Childrens Home
Alternative School
1501 Albion St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
Grades: 4-12
| 49 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
| 30 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
Kingdom Bound Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
498 15th St
Burlington, CO 80807
(970) 554-0541
Burlington, CO 80807
(970) 554-0541
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Shiloh Home Inc.
Alternative School
6400 W Coal Mine Ave
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 932-9599
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 932-9599
Grades: 1-12
| 79 students
818 Oak St
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1350
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1350
Grades: K-12
| 154 students
5405 Spine Rd
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-7520
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-7520
Grades: 6-12
| 102 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 The Colorado Springs School, Colorado Heritage Education School System, and Colorado Timberline Academy.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Colorado?
14 alternative private high schools are located in Colorado.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Colorado?
Colorado alternative private high schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
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