For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 669 students in La Plata County, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in La Plata County, CO are Mountain Middle School, Animas High School and The Juniper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Plata County, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in La Plata County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in La Plata County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
108 West 31st Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Grades: 4-8
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Animas High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
271 Twin Buttes Ave
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 247-2474
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 247-2474
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
The Juniper School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 403-4262
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 403-4262
Grades: K-6
| 162 students
La Plata County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
Durango Second Chance (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
The Excel Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
Ignacio Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
315 Ignacio St
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Pine River Valley High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
535 Candelaria Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Robert Denier Youth Services Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 Turner Drive
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 375-2781
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 375-2781
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in La Plata County, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in La Plata County, CO include Mountain Middle School, Animas High School and The Juniper School.
How many public charter schools are located in La Plataunty?
3 public charter schools are located in La Plataunty.
What is the racial composition of students in La Plataunty?
La Plataunty public charter schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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