For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 349 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 12% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% 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 50% 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 Cortez, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
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 50% 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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