Best Schools in Cortez, CO
Cortez, CO has a total of 20 schools including 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 4,182 students attend Cortez, CO schools. On average, schools in Cortez score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cortez don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Cortez, CO
Cortez, CO has 5 high schools with 1,337 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cortez score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cortez don't meet expectations.
1. Montezuma-cortez High School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 601 Students
2. Mancos High School
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Mancos School District Re-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 156 Students
3. Southwest Open Charter School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
4. Red Mesa High School
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Red Mesa Unified District (4159) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 168 Students
5. Whitehorse High
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San Juan District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 299 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cortez, CO
Cortez, CO has 4 middle schools with 873 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cortez score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cortez meet expectations.
1. Montezuma-cortez Middle School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students
2. Mancos Middle School
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Mancos School District Re-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
3. Red Mesa Junior High School
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Red Mesa Unified District (4159) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cortez, CO
Cortez, CO has 11 elementary schools with 1,972 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cortez score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cortez meet expectations.
1. Kemper Elementary School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
2. Dolores Elementary School
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Dolores School District No. Re-4a • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students
3. Lewis-arriola Elementary School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 118 Students
4. Mancos Elementary School
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Mancos School District Re-6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 198 Students
5. Pleasant View Elementary School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 29 Students
6. Red Mesa Elementary School
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Red Mesa Unified District (4159) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 147 Students
7. Children's Kiva Montessori School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 142 Students
8. Mesa Elementary School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 400 Students
9. Battle Rock Charter School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 83 Students
10. Cortez Adventist Christian School
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Cortez Adventist Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 18 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cortez, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cortez, CO has a total population of 13,101 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 Cortez, 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 Cortez, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cortez, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cortez, CO.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cortez, CO Internet Health Assessment.
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