For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 188 students in Montrose, CO.
The top-ranked public charter school in Montrose, CO is Vista Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose, CO public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Montrose have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Montrose, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1810 St. Mary Drive
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Montrose, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Montrose, CO include Vista Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Montrose?
1 public charter schools are located in Montrose.
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose?
Montrose public charter schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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