For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peak Virtual Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 N. 6th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 South 12th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
930 Colorado Ave
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-7726
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-7726
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Montrose, 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%
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
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
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