For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 521 students in Mancos, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Mancos, CO are Mancos Middle School, Mancos Elementary School and Mancos High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mancos, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Mancos have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mancos, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mancos Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 South Beech
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-9143
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-9143
Grades: 6-8
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Mancos Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Grand Avenue
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7744
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7744
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
Rank: #33.
Mancos High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Grand Avenue
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7746
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7746
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: n/an/a
131 S. Walnut Street
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-1587
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-1587
Grades: PK
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mancos, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Mancos, CO include Mancos Middle School, Mancos Elementary School and Mancos High School.
How many public schools are located in Mancos?
4 public schools are located in Mancos.
What is the racial composition of students in Mancos?
Mancos public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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