For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 453 students in Montezuma County, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Montezuma County, CO are Pleasant View Charter School, Southwest Open Charter School and Children's Kiva Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montezuma County, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Montezuma County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Montezuma County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant View Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15238 County Road Cc
Pleasant View, CO 81331
(970) 562-4286
Pleasant View, CO 81331
(970) 562-4286
Gr: K-6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
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 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Mildred
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Gr: K-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
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 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Kwiyagat Community Academy
Charter School
450 Sunset Blvd
Towaoc, CO 81334
(970) 564-5348
Towaoc, CO 81334
(970) 564-5348
Gr: K-4 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Montezuma County, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Montezuma County, CO include Pleasant View Charter School, Southwest Open Charter School and Children's Kiva Montessori School.
How many public charter schools are located in Montezumaunty?
5 public charter schools are located in Montezumaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Montezumaunty?
Montezumaunty 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
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