Pagosa Peak Open School
Innovative Public School of Choice New Student EnrollmentInscripción de nuevas estudiantesOur Mission
Developing brave and experienced lifelong learners who contribute to our evolving world.
Our Vision
Pagosa Peak Open School provides a project-based learning environment designed to foster a joy of learning, confidence, and academic excellence through multi-age collaborations, and original and meaningful work.
Enroll Today for the 2025-26 school year!
Latest from the Blog
Pagosa Peak Open School teacher wins National Lifelong Learning Award
Last week, Graham was awarded the John Larmer Lifelong Learning Award from PBL Works, the organization that sets the standard for project-based learning across the nation. The award recognizes up to three educators nationwide who have shown to majorly impact students with their high quality project work.
PPOS students reach semi-finals in Battle of the Books
Students in grades 3-5 from across Southwest Colorado traveled to Durango to compete, after reading 12 pre-determined books.
PPOS playground design complete, scheduled to open in August
Pagosa Springs is only six months away from having a brand new, uptown community playground.
What is a Charter School?
- A tuition-free public school, open to all families in the community.
- Has its own Board of Directors and operates independently from the School District.
- Accredited by the State of Colorado.
- Accepts students with IEP and 504 Plans.
- Participates like any public school in standardized state testing.
- May be exempt from certain Colorado Laws, including the requirement to hire “certified teachers”.
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of PPOS Middle School students said "classroom activities are interesting to them."
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of PPOS students said "Their teacher is happy to have them in class"
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