Colorado Families Can Enroll in Online Public Schools Powered by K12

Virtual public schools offer tuition-free education, career pathways, and flexible learning options across the state.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 school year at three K12-powered virtual public schools serving students across Colorado: Colorado Preparatory Academy (CPA), Destinations Career Academy of Colorado (CODCA), and Pikes Peak Online School (PPOS). These tuition-free online schools provide Colorado-licensed teachers, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, advanced coursework, and extracurricular activities.

Why it matters

The expansion of K12-powered virtual public schools in Colorado offers families more flexible and personalized education options, especially as the demand for online learning continues to grow. These schools aim to provide quality instruction and career-focused curriculum to students across the state, including those who may need additional support or alternative education paths.

The details

Each of the three K12-powered virtual public schools serves different grade levels and offers unique program features. CPA serves K-12 students, CODCA serves grades 4-12, and PPOS is an alternative education school for grades 9-12. All schools provide live, interactive instruction from Colorado-licensed teachers, as well as career exploration, industry certifications, and NCAA-approved courses.

  • Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.
  • The schools will begin the new academic year in Fall 2026.

The players

Colorado Preparatory Academy (CPA)

A tuition-free, full-time online public school serving students in grades K-12 throughout Colorado and powered by K12, a Stride, Inc. portfolio brand.

Destinations Career Academy of Colorado (CODCA)

A tuition-free, full-time online public school serving students in grades 4-12 throughout Colorado and powered by K12, a Stride, Inc. portfolio brand.

Pikes Peak Online School (PPOS)

A tuition-free, full-time online public alternative education school serving students in grades 9-12 throughout Colorado and powered by K12, a Stride, Inc. portfolio brand.

K12

A national leader in virtual education, serving more than three million students across the country for 25 years. K12 is a portfolio brand of Stride, Inc.

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What’s next

Families interested in enrolling their children in one of the K12-powered virtual public schools in Colorado can apply now on the individual school websites.

The takeaway

The expansion of tuition-free, K12-powered virtual public schools in Colorado provides families across the state with more flexible and personalized education options, including career-focused curriculum and support for students who may need alternative pathways to success.