For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 360 students in Carbondale, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Carbondale, CO are Marble Charter School, Carbondale Community Charter School and Ross Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbondale, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Carbondale, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marble Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 West Main Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9550
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9550
Gr: K-10 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Carbondale Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1505 Satank Road
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9647
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9647
Gr: K-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Ross Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Lewies Lane
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-7199
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-7199
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Carbondale, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Carbondale, CO include Marble Charter School, Carbondale Community Charter School and Ross Montessori School.
How many public charter schools are located in Carbondale?
3 public charter schools are located in Carbondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale?
Carbondale public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Carbondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Carbondale include: Ross Montessori School vs. Carbondale Community Charter School, Carbondale Community Charter School vs. Ross Montessori School
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