For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,350 students in Montrose County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Montrose County, CO are Paradox Valley Charter School, Johnson Elementary School and Naturita Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Montrose County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Montrose County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13820 6700 Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Naturita Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 West Main Street
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Olathe Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 North 3rd Street
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7940
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7940
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 Colorado Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-5858
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-5858
Grades: PK
| 192 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 preschools in Montrose County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Montrose County, CO include Paradox Valley Charter School, Johnson Elementary School and Naturita Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montrose County, CO?
5 public preschools are located in Montrose County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose County, CO?
Montrose County, CO public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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