Best Cortez Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 678 students in Cortez, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cortez, CO are Children's Kiva Montessori School and Montezuma-cortez Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortez, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Cortez have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Cortez, CO Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
510 North Beech Street
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 565-8586
Grades: K-8
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Montezuma-cortez Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
450 West 2nd Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cortez, Colorado

Cortez, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 1420
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411
Grades: 4-12
| 60 students
400 North Elm
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Grades: 1-5
| 66 students
400 North Elm Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Grades: 3-12
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cortez, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cortez, CO include Children's Kiva Montessori School and Montezuma-cortez Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cortez, CO?
2 public middle schools are located in Cortez, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortez, CO?
Cortez, CO public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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