For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,528 students in Montrose County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montrose County, CO are Peak Virtual Academy, Cottonwood Elementary School and Columbine Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montrose County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Montrose County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peak Virtual Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 N. 6th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 Woodgate Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2539
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2539
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Columbine Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 South 12th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
62100 Oak Grove Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6867
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6867
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Olathe Middle/high School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 Highway 50 Business Loop
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Gr: 6-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13820 6700 Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Olathe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 North 3rd Street
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7940
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7940
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Pomona Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1045 South Cascade
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2514
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2514
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Olathe Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
326 Highway 50
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
528 North Uncompahgre
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2554
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2554
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
930 Colorado Ave
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-7726
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-7726
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Montrose County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
141 West Main Street
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
P O Box 400
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Paradox Valley Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
21501 6 Mile Road
Paradox, CO 81429
(970) 859-7236
Paradox, CO 81429
(970) 859-7236
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Passage Charter School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
703 South 9th Street
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1472
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1472
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Vista Adult High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P O Box 10,000
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2944
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2944
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 40%
West End Charter Learning Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
P O Box 190
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2290
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2290
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Montrose County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montrose County, CO include Peak Virtual Academy, Cottonwood Elementary School and Columbine Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montroseunty?
12 public elementary schools are located in Montroseunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Montroseunty?
Montroseunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Montroseunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Montroseunty include: Columbine Middle School vs. Centennial Middle School, Centennial Middle School vs. Columbine Middle School, Oak Grove Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School
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