For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 106 students in 81147, CO.
The top-ranked public charter school in 81147, CO is Pagosa Peak Open School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 81147 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 81147, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81147, CO Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pagosa Peak Open School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Parelli Way
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 317-2151
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
81147, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Archuleta County High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4th And Lewis
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2835
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2835
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 81147, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 81147, CO include Pagosa Peak Open School.
How many public charter schools are located in 81147?
1 public charter schools are located in 81147.
What is the racial composition of students in 81147?
81147 public charter schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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