For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 151 students in Chaffee County, CO.
The top-ranked public charter school in Chaffee County, CO is Salida Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chaffee County, CO public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Chaffee County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Chaffee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salida Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1040 I Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Chaffee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arrowhead Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
P O Box 1199
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675
Gr: 5-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
613 East Main St
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Gr: 3-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Chaffee County, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Chaffee County, CO include Salida Montessori Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Chaffeeunty?
1 public charter schools are located in Chaffeeunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Chaffeeunty?
Chaffeeunty public charter schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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