For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 543 students in 81321, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in 81321, CO is Montezuma-cortez Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 81321 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81321, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81321, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montezuma-cortez Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 West 2nd Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
81321, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult Education Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 1420
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411
Gr: 4-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
400 North Elm
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Gr: 1-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
300 East 4th Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7691
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7691
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
400 North Elm Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81321, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81321, CO include Montezuma-cortez Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81321?
1 public middle schools are located in 81321.
What is the racial composition of students in 81321?
81321 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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