For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,078 students in Montezuma County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Montezuma County, CO are Mancos High School, Southwest Open Charter School and Montezuma-cortez High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montezuma County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Montezuma County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Montezuma County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mancos High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Montezuma County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mancos High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Grand Avenue
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7746
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7746
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Open Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 North Dolores Road
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Montezuma-cortez High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 South Sligo Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Dolores High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montezuma County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Montezuma County, CO include Mancos High School, Southwest Open Charter School and Montezuma-cortez High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montezumaunty?
4 public high schools are located in Montezumaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Montezumaunty?
Montezumaunty public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Montezumaunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Montezumaunty include: Mancos High School vs. Montezuma-cortez High School, Montezuma-cortez High School vs. Mancos High School, Montezuma-cortez High School vs. Dolores High School
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