Best Montrose Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,367 students in Montrose, CO.

The top ranked public middle schools in Montrose, CO are Peak Virtual Academy, Columbine Middle School and Centennial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Montrose, CO public middle schools have an score of 26% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Montrose have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Montrose, CO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Peak Virtual Academy

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
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526 N. 6th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726

Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #22.

Columbine Middle School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
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600 South 12th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581

Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #33.

Centennial Middle School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
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1100 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576

Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: n/an/a

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930 Colorado Ave
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-7726

Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Montrose, Colorado

Montrose, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Passage Charter School (Closed 2018)

Alternative School
Charter School

703 South 9th Street
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1472

Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Vista Adult High School (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

P O Box 10,000
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2944

Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Montrose, CO?

The top ranked public middle schools in Montrose, CO include Peak Virtual Academy, Columbine Middle School and Centennial Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Montrose?

4 public middle schools are located in Montrose.

What is the racial composition of students in Montrose?

Montrose public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Montrose are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Montrose include: Columbine Middle School vs. Centennial Middle School, Centennial Middle School vs. Columbine Middle School, Peak Virtual Academy vs. Centennial Middle School