For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,434 students in Montrose County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Montrose County, CO are Peak Virtual Academy, Montrose High School and Nucla High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Montrose County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Montrose County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Olathe Middle/high School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Montrose County (2026)
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 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Montrose High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 South Selig Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6636
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6636
Gr: 9-12 | 1,279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Nucla High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 West 4th Street
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
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 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Vista Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1810 St. Mary Drive
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Black Canyon High School
Alternative School
126 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 964-8597
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 964-8597
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
930 Colorado Ave
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-7726
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-7726
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Montrose County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Montrose County, CO include Peak Virtual Academy, Montrose High School and Nucla High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montroseunty?
7 public high schools are located in Montroseunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Montroseunty?
Montroseunty public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Montroseunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Montroseunty include: Olathe Middle/high School vs. Montrose High School, Vista Charter School vs. Montrose High School, Peak Virtual Academy vs. Montrose High School
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