For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 7,373 students in 81003, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in 81003, CO are The Connect Charter School, Goal Academy and Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 81003 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 81003, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81003, CO Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
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 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Goal Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 S. Victoria Ave
Pueblo, CO 81003
(877) 776-4625
Pueblo, CO 81003
(877) 776-4625
Gr: 9-12 | 6,142 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
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 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
81003, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 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%
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 81003, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in 81003, CO include The Connect Charter School, Goal Academy and Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 81003?
3 public charter schools are located in 81003.
What is the racial composition of students in 81003?
81003 public charter schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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