For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 135 students in 81052, CO.
The top ranked public charter school in 81052, CO is Alta Vista Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 81052 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 81052, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81052, CO Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8785 Cr Ll
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2154
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2154
Grades: K-6
| 135 students
81052, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 North 10th St
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7741
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7741
Grades: 5-6
| 205 students
Project Acquire High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
411 East Elm
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-5740
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-5740
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 81052, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in 81052, CO include Alta Vista Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 81052?
1 public charter schools are located in 81052.
What is the racial composition of students in 81052?
81052 public charter schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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