Best Public Charter Schools in 81321 (Cortez, CO) (2025-26)

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Best 81321 Colorado Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 223 students in 81321, CO.

The top ranked public charter schools in 81321, CO are Southwest Open Charter School and Battle Rock Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public charter schools in zipcode 81321 have an score of 13% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 81321, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81321, CO Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Southwest Open Charter School

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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401 North Dolores Road
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150

Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #22.

Battle Rock Charter School

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
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11247 County Road G
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3237

Gr: K-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 81321 Colorado

81321, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Adult Education Program (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

P O Box 1420
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411

Gr: 4-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Downey Elementary School (Closed 2008)

400 North Elm
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974

Gr: 1-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Manaugh Elementary School (Closed 2024)

300 East 4th Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7691

Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Mesa Verde Academy (Closed 2010)

400 North Elm Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282

Gr: 3-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in 81321, CO?

The top ranked public charter schools in 81321, CO include Southwest Open Charter School and Battle Rock Charter School.

How many public charter schools are located in 81321?

2 public charter schools are located in 81321.

What is the racial composition of students in 81321?

81321 public charter schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).