For the 2026 school year, there are 14 alternative private high schools serving 1,191 students in Colorado.
The top-ranked alternative private high schools in Colorado include Colorado Timberline Academy, Colorado Heritage Education School System, and Front Range Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Top-Ranked Colorado Alternative Private High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Boulder County
Alternative School
168 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100
Louisville, CO 80027
(877) 673-8893
Louisville, CO 80027
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
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Alternative School
5340 South Quebec Street, Suite 100 N
Englewood, CO 80111
(877) 673-8893
Englewood, CO 80111
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Colorado Heritage Education School System
Alternative School (Christian)
1300 9th St
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 346-0099
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 346-0099
Gr: K-12 | 260 students Tuition listed
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Front Range Academy
Alternative School
1008 Depot Hill Road
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-0496
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-0496
Gr: 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
Gr: 6-11 | 9 students
4501 Parfet St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 271-0525
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 271-0525
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Tuition listed
Bansbach Academy At Denver Childrens Home
Alternative School
1501 Albion St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
Gr: 5-12 | 49 students
Crossroads School![Crossroads School Photo - Crossroads 2025 graduates]( "Crossroads School Photo - Crossroads 2025 graduates")
Alternative School (Christian)
833 15th Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 709-9881
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 709-9881
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Tuition listed
Kingdom Bound Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
498 15th St
Burlington, CO 80807
(970) 554-0541
Burlington, CO 80807
(970) 554-0541
Gr: 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
Gr: 1-12 | 79 students
818 Oak St
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1350
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1350
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
5405 Spine Rd
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-7520
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-7520
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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, Colorado Heritage Education School System, and Front Range 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 36% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
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