For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 338 students in Cortez, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in Cortez, CO are Southwest Open Charter School, Children's Kiva Montessori School and Battle Rock Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortez, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Cortez have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cortez, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Open Charter School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 North Dolores Road
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Mildred
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Grades: K-8
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
Battle Rock Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 83 students
Cortez, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Education Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 1420
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411
Grades: 4-12
| 60 students
400 North Elm
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Grades: 1-5
| 66 students
300 East 4th Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7691
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7691
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
400 North Elm Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Grades: 3-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Cortez, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Cortez, CO include Southwest Open Charter School, Children's Kiva Montessori School and Battle Rock Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Cortez?
3 public charter schools are located in Cortez.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortez?
Cortez public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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