For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 180 students in Montezuma County, CO.
Montezuma County, CO public preschools have a diversity score of 0.54, which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Montezuma County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
510 North Beech Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3372
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3372
Gr: PK | 87 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
131 S. Walnut Street
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-1587
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-1587
Gr: PK | 35 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
1550 Hillside Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7277
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7277
Gr: PK | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
How many public preschools are located in Montezuma County, CO?
3 public preschools are located in Montezuma County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Montezumaunty?
Montezumaunty public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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