For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,645 students in Montrose County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Montrose County, CO are Nucla Middle School, Peak Virtual Academy 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Montrose County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Montrose County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nucla Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 West 4th Avenue
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Grades: 7-8
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Peak Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 N. 6th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Grades: K-12
| 254 students
Rank: #33.
Columbine Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 South 12th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #55.
Paradox Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21501 6 Mile Road
Paradox, CO 81429
(970) 859-7236
Paradox, CO 81429
(970) 859-7236
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
Rank: #66.
Olathe Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
326 Highway 50
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Montrose County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 400
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Montrose County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Montrose County, CO include Nucla Middle School, Peak Virtual Academy and Columbine Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Montrose County, CO?
6 public middle schools are located in Montrose County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose County, CO?
Montrose County, CO public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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