Best Montrose County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 177 students in Montrose County, CO.
The top ranked public charter school in Montrose County, CO is Vista Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose County, CO public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Montrose County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Montrose County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1810 St. Mary Drive
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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Montrose County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
141 West Main Street
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
P O Box 400
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 15%
21501 6 Mile Road
Paradox, CO 81429
(970) 859-7236
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Passage Charter School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
703 South 9th Street
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1472
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
P O Box 10,000
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2944
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 40%
West End Charter Learning Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
P O Box 190
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2290
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Montrose County, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Montrose County, CO include Vista Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Montroseunty?
1 public charter schools are located in Montroseunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Montroseunty?
Montroseunty public charter schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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