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%
Pueblo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
736 West Evans Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7520
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7520
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Community Transition House High School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1512 Pine St
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 564-7604
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 564-7604
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
315 West 11th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6047
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6047
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
2500 West 18th St
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 583-1030
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 583-1030
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
2717 East 8th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 545-2203
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 545-2203
Gr: PK | 15 students Minority enrollment: 67%
925 N. Glendale Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Futures Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
301 28th Ln
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 647-3205
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 647-3205
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
2717 West Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7595
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7595
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
715 West 20th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7410
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7410
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
107 West 11th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(855) 695-3354
Pueblo, CO 81003
(855) 695-3354
Gr: 6-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 168:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Keating Continuing Education (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
215 East Orman
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7371
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7371
Gr: 3-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
2003 Northmoor Terrace
Pueblo, CO 81008
(719) 423-3888
Pueblo, CO 81008
(719) 423-3888
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
3000 Lakeview
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7555
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7555
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
922 East Hailey Lane Suite B
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 542-0220
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 542-0220
Gr: K-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
2300 East 10th
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 544-3590
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 544-3590
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Youth & Family Academy Charter (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1120 Court Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 546-1740
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 546-1740
Gr: 8-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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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