For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 301 students in 81301, CO.
The top-ranked public charter school in 81301, CO is Mountain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 81301 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 81301, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81301, CO Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
108 West 31st Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Gr: 4-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
81301, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Durango Second Chance (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
The Excel Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 81301, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 81301, CO include Mountain Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 81301?
1 public charter schools are located in 81301.
What is the racial composition of students in 81301?
81301 public charter schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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