For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,306 students in 81144, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 81144, CO are Byron Syring Delta Center, Sargent Elementary School and Monte Vista On-line Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81144 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 81144, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81144, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byron Syring Delta Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
345 Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Sargent Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4024
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4024
Gr: K-6 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Monte Vista On-line Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Gr: 4-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Sargent Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Bill Metz Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 Second
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4041
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4041
Gr: 2-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Sargent Junior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Monte Vista Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
295 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3586
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3586
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Monte Vista Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 Sherman Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
215 Lyell
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Gr: PK-1 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
81144, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
525 Second Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81144, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81144, CO include Byron Syring Delta Center, Sargent Elementary School and Monte Vista On-line Academy.
How many public schools are located in 81144?
9 public schools are located in 81144.
What is the racial composition of students in 81144?
81144 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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