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Best Chaffee County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 151 students in Chaffee County, CO.

The top-ranked public charter school in Chaffee County, CO is Salida Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Chaffee County, CO public charter school have an score of 27% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Chaffee County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Chaffee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Salida Montessori Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
:

Top 50%

1040 I Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887

Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Chaffee County, CO

Chaffee County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Arrowhead Learning Center (Closed 2010)

Special Education School

P O Box 1199
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675

Gr: 5-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Buena Vista Online Academy (Closed 2014)

613 East Main St
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064

Gr: 3-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Chaffee County, CO?

The top-ranked public charter schools in Chaffee County, CO include Salida Montessori Charter School.

How many public charter schools are located in Chaffeeunty?

1 public charter schools are located in Chaffeeunty.

What is the racial composition of students in Chaffeeunty?

Chaffeeunty public charter schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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