For the 2026 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Montezuma County (2026)
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 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 51% (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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