For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,327 students in Montrose County, CO (there are 4 private schools, serving 304 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Montrose County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Montrose County, CO are Nucla High School, Nucla Middle School and Vista Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Montrose County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Montrose County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Nucla High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 West 4th Street
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Nucla Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 West 4th Avenue
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Grades: 7-8
| 27 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Vista Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1810 St. Mary Drive
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #44.
Peak Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 N. 6th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Grades: K-12
| 254 students
Rank: #55.
Montrose High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 South Selig Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6636
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6636
Grades: 9-12
| 1,391 students
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 Woodgate Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2539
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2539
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #77.
Columbine Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 South 12th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #88.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
62100 Oak Grove Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6867
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6867
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #99.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #1010.
Olathe High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 Highway 50
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #1111.
Paradox Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21501 6 Mile Road
Paradox, CO 81429
(970) 859-7236
Paradox, CO 81429
(970) 859-7236
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
Rank: #1212.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13820 6700 Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #1313.
Naturita Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 West Main Street
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Rank: #1414.
Olathe Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 North 3rd Street
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7940
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7940
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
528 North Uncompahgre
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2554
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2554
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Pomona Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1045 South Cascade
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2514
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2514
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #1717.
Olathe Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
326 Highway 50
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 Colorado Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-5858
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-5858
Grades: PK
| 192 students
Montrose County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 400
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
Passage Charter School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
703 South 9th Street
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1472
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1472
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Vista Adult High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P O Box 10,000
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2944
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2944
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
West End Charter Learning Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
P O Box 190
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2290
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2290
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montrose County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Montrose County, CO include Nucla High School, Nucla Middle School and Vista Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Montrose County, CO?
18 public schools are located in Montrose County, CO.
What percentage of students in Montrose County, CO go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Montrose County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose County, CO?
Montrose County, CO public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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