For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 186 students in Salida, CO.
The top-ranked public charter school in Salida, CO is Salida Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salida, CO public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Salida have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Salida, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salida Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1040 I Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Salida, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Salida, CO include Salida Montessori Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Salida?
1 public charter schools are located in Salida.
What is the racial composition of students in Salida?
Salida public charter schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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