Best Schools in Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County, CO has 21 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 3,767 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Montezuma County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montezuma County, CO
The top high schools in Montezuma County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montezuma-cortez High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 601 Students
2. Dolores Secondary School
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Dolores School District No. Re-4a • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 172 Students
3. Southwest Open Charter School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
4. 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 Montezuma County, CO
The top middle schools in Montezuma County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dolores Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dolores School District No. Re-4a • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
2. Montezuma-cortez Middle School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students
3. Mancos Middle School
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Mancos School District Re-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montezuma County, CO
The top elementary schools in Montezuma County, 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. Dolores Elementary School
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Dolores School District No. Re-4a • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students
4. Battle Rock Charter School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 83 Students
5. Kemper Elementary School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
6. Mesa Elementary School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 400 Students
7. Cortez Adventist Christian School
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Cortez Adventist Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 18 Students
8. Mancos Elementary School
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Mancos School District Re-6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 198 Students
9. Pleasant View Elementary School
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Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 29 Students
10. Kwiyagat Community Academy
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State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 48 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Montezuma County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Montezuma County, CO has a total population of 25,849 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Montezuma County, 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 Montezuma County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montezuma County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montezuma County, 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 Montezuma County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Montezuma County, CO
How many schools are in Montezuma County, CO?
Montezuma County, CO has 21 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 3,767 students in total.
How do schools in Montezuma County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Montezuma County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Montezuma County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montezuma County?
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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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Montezuma County
4 places in Montezuma County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Cortez (9)
- Dolores (4)
- Mancos (4)
- Pleasant View (1)
School districts (3)
- Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 (10 schools)
- Dolores School District No. Re-4A (4 schools)
- Mancos School District Re-6 (4 schools)