For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 397 students in 81001, CO.
The top ranked public charter school in 81001, CO is Villa Bella Expeditionary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 81001 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 81001, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81001, CO Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Villa Bella Expeditionary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2390 Rawlings Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
81001, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2717 East 8th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 545-2203
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 545-2203
Grades: PK
| 15 students
925 N. Glendale Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Futures Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
301 28th Ln
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 647-3205
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 647-3205
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
301 28th Ln
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 948-2310
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 948-2310
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2300 East 10th
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 544-3590
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 544-3590
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 81001, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in 81001, CO include Villa Bella Expeditionary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 81001?
2 public charter schools are located in 81001.
What is the racial composition of students in 81001?
81001 public charter schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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