For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 100 students in 81401, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 271 private students). 27% of all K-12 students in 81401, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
Public school in zipcode 81401 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81401, CO Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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%
81401, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in 81401, CO?
1 public schools are located in 81401, CO.
What percentage of students in 81401 go to public school?
27% of all K-12 students in 81401 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81401?
81401 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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