Best Schools in 81321, CO
81321, CO has 15 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 2,995 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 81321 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81321, CO
The top high schools in 81321, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montezuma-cortez High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 601 Students
2. Southwest Open Charter School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
3. Mancos High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mancos School District Re-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 156 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81321, CO
The top middle schools in 81321, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montezuma-cortez Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students
2. Mancos Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Mancos School District Re-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81321, CO
The top elementary schools in 81321, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewis-arriola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 118 Students
2. Children's Kiva Montessori School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 142 Students
3. Battle Rock Charter School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 83 Students
4. Kemper Elementary School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
5. Mesa Elementary School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 400 Students
6. Cortez Adventist Christian School
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Cortez Adventist Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 18 Students
7. Mancos Elementary School
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Mancos School District Re-6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 198 Students
8. Pleasant View Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 29 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81321, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81321, CO has a total population of 14,481 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81321, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 81321, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81321, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81321, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 81321, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81321, CO
How many schools are in 81321, CO?
81321, CO has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 2,995 students in total.
How do schools in 81321 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 81321 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 81321 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81321?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 32%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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