Best Monte Vista Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,268 students in Monte Vista, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Monte Vista, CO are Byron Syring Delta Center, Sargent Elementary School and Sargent Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monte Vista, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Monte Vista have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Monte Vista, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byron Syring Delta Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
345 Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Sargent Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4024
Gr: K-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Sargent Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Bill Metz Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
545 Second
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4041
Gr: 2-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Sargent Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Monte Vista Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
295 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3586
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Monte Vista Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3720 Sherman Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
215 Lyell
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Gr: PK-1 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Monte Vista, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Monte Vista, CO include Byron Syring Delta Center, Sargent Elementary School and Sargent Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Monte Vista?
9 public schools are located in Monte Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Monte Vista?
Monte Vista public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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