Top 3 Best Montrose Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,801 students in Montrose, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Montrose, CO are Vista Charter School, Peak Virtual Academy and Montrose High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Montrose have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Montrose, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montrose High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Montrose, CO (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1810 St. Mary Drive
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Peak Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
526 N. 6th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Grades: K-12
| 254 students
Rank: #33.
Montrose High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 South Selig Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6636
Grades: 9-12
| 1,391 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Montrose, Colorado

Montrose, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Passage Charter School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
703 South 9th Street
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1472
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
P O Box 10,000
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2944
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Montrose, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Montrose, CO include Vista Charter School, Peak Virtual Academy and Montrose High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montrose, CO?
3 public high schools are located in Montrose, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose, CO?
Montrose, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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