For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 747 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Southeast Colorado Springs are The Vanguard School (High), The Vanguard School (Middle) and The Vanguard School Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 the neighborhood of Southeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Vanguard School (High)
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
The Vanguard School (Middle)
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: 7-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
The Vanguard School Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: K-6 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Eastlake High School Of Colorado Springs
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Eastlake Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 300-8947
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 300-8947
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO include The Vanguard School (High), The Vanguard School (Middle) and The Vanguard School Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeastlorado Springslorado Springs?
3 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeastlorado Springslorado Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeastlorado Springslorado Springs?
the neighborhood of Southeastlorado Springslorado Springs public charter schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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