For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 704 students in Durango, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in Durango, CO are Mountain Middle School, Animas High School and The Juniper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durango, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Durango have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Durango, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
108 West 31st Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Grades: 4-8
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Animas High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
271 Twin Buttes Ave
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 247-2474
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 247-2474
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
The Juniper School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 Sawyer Dr
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 764-4185
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 764-4185
Grades: K-8
| 169 students
Durango, Colorado ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Durango Second Chance (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
The Excel Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
Robert Denier Youth Services Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 Turner Drive
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 375-2781
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 375-2781
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Durango, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Durango, CO include Mountain Middle School, Animas High School and The Juniper School.
How many public charter schools are located in Durango?
3 public charter schools are located in Durango.
What is the racial composition of students in Durango?
Durango public charter schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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