For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 223 students in 81321, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in 81321, CO are Southwest Open Charter School and Battle Rock Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 81321 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 81321, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81321, CO Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Open Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 North Dolores Road
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
Battle Rock Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11247 County Road G
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3237
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3237
Grades: K-6
| 89 students
81321, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Education Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 1420
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411
Grades: 4-12
| 60 students
400 North Elm
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Grades: 1-5
| 66 students
300 East 4th Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7691
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7691
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
400 North Elm Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Grades: 3-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 81321, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in 81321, CO include Southwest Open Charter School and Battle Rock Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 81321?
2 public charter schools are located in 81321.
What is the racial composition of students in 81321?
81321 public charter schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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