For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Open Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 North Dolores Road
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11247 County Road G
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3237
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3237
Gr: K-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411
Gr: 4-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
400 North Elm
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Gr: 1-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
300 East 4th Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7691
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7691
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
400 North Elm Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 17%
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).
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