For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,076 students in Montezuma County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Montezuma County, CO are Mancos High School, Montezuma-cortez High School and Southwest Open Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montezuma County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Montezuma County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Montezuma County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mancos High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Montezuma County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mancos High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
355 West Grand Avenue
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7746
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7746
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Montezuma-cortez High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 South Sligo Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
Grades: 9-12
| 633 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Open Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 North Dolores Road
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #44.
Dolores Secondary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Montezuma County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Education Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 1420
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411
Grades: 4-12
| 60 students
400 North Elm
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Grades: 1-5
| 66 students
28567 County Road M
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 565-3223
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 565-3223
Grades: 1-3
| 24 students
400 North Elm Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Grades: 3-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montezuma County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Montezuma County, CO include Mancos High School, Montezuma-cortez High School and Southwest Open Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Montezuma County, CO?
4 public high schools are located in Montezuma County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Montezuma County, CO?
Montezuma County, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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