For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 301 students in 81301, CO.
The top ranked public charter school in 81301, CO is Mountain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 81301 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 81301, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81301, CO Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | 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
81301, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 81301, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in 81301, CO include Mountain Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 81301?
1 public charter schools are located in 81301.
What is the racial composition of students in 81301?
81301 public charter schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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