For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 2,503 students in Montezuma County, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montezuma County, CO are Lewis-arriola Elementary School, Mancos Middle School and Pleasant View Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montezuma County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montezuma County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Montezuma County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis-arriola Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21434 Road U
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 882-4494
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 882-4494
Gr: K-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant View Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15238 County Road Cc
Pleasant View, CO 81331
(970) 562-4286
Pleasant View, CO 81331
(970) 562-4286
Gr: K-6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Dolores Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12th And Hillside
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-4688
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-4688
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Dolores Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Kemper Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 East Montezuma
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3737
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3737
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Mildred
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Gr: K-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Battle Rock Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11247 County Road G
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3237
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3237
Gr: K-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
703 West 7th Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3858
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3858
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Kwiyagat Community Academy
Charter School
450 Sunset Blvd
Towaoc, CO 81334
(970) 564-5348
Towaoc, CO 81334
(970) 564-5348
Gr: K-4 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Montezuma County 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%
28567 County Road M
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 565-3223
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 565-3223
Gr: 1-3 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 elementary schools in Montezuma County, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montezuma County, CO include Lewis-arriola Elementary School, Mancos Middle School and Pleasant View Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montezumaunty?
12 public elementary schools are located in Montezumaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Montezumaunty?
Montezumaunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Montezumaunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Montezumaunty include: Lewis-arriola Elementary School vs. Mesa Elementary School, Mesa Elementary School vs. Kemper Elementary School, Kemper Elementary School vs. Mesa Elementary School
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