For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 7,373 students in 81003, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in 81003, CO are The Connect Charter School, Goal Academy and Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 81003 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 81003, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81003, CO Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Connect Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
104 West 7th
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Grades: 6-8
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Goal Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 S. Victoria Ave
Pueblo, CO 81003
(877) 776-4625
Pueblo, CO 81003
(877) 776-4625
Grades: 9-12
| 6,142 students
Rank: #33.
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 West 18th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Grades: K-12
| 978 students
81003, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 West 11th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6047
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6047
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
2500 West 18th St
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 583-1030
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 583-1030
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
600 North Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(855) 695-3354
Pueblo, CO 81003
(855) 695-3354
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2717 West Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7595
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7595
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
715 West 20th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7410
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7410
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
107 West 11th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(855) 695-3354
Pueblo, CO 81003
(855) 695-3354
Grades: 6-12
| 168 students
Youth & Family Academy Charter (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1120 Court Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 546-1740
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 546-1740
Grades: 8-12
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 81003, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in 81003, CO include The Connect Charter School, Goal Academy and Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 81003?
3 public charter schools are located in 81003.
What is the racial composition of students in 81003?
81003 public charter schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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