For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,078 students in 81402, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 81402, CO are Peak Virtual Academy, Montrose High School and Cottonwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81402 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81402, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81402, CO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peak Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Montrose High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 South Selig Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6636
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6636
Grades: 9-12
| 1,391 students
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 Woodgate Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2539
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2539
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Columbine Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 South 12th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #55.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
62100 Oak Grove Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6867
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6867
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #77.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
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: #88.
Vista Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1810 St. Mary Drive
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
528 North Uncompahgre
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2554
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2554
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Pomona Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1045 South Cascade
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2514
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2514
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 Colorado Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-5858
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-5858
Grades: PK
| 192 students
81402, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 81402, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81402, CO include Peak Virtual Academy, Montrose High School and Cottonwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81402, CO?
11 public schools are located in 81402, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 81402, CO?
81402, CO public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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