For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 9,454 students in Pueblo County, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Pueblo County, CO are The Connect Charter School, Swallows Charter Academy High School and Pueblo Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pueblo County, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Pueblo County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Pueblo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Connect Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
104 West 7th
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Swallows Charter Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Civic Center Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1627
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1627
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Pueblo Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
694 E Spalding Ave
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 467-6100
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 467-6100
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Villa Bella Expeditionary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2390 Rawlings Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Swallows Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
278 South Mcculloch Boulevard
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1627
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1627
Gr: K-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Pueblo School For Arts & Sciences At Fulton Heights
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1331 Santa Rosa Street
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 404-2680
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 404-2680
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1745 Acero
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-2737
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-2737
Gr: K-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 West 18th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Gr: K-12 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School
Charter School
2320 Rawlings Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Pueblo County, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Pueblo County, CO include The Connect Charter School, Swallows Charter Academy High School and Pueblo Classical Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Pueblounty?
10 public charter schools are located in Pueblounty.
What is the racial composition of students in Pueblounty?
Pueblounty public charter schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Pueblounty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Pueblounty include: Swallows Charter Academy vs. The Connect Charter School, Pueblo School For Arts & Sciences At Fulton Heights vs. The Connect Charter School
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