Best High Schools in Montrose, CO

Montrose, CO has 5 high schools with 2,160 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 Montrose score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Montrose don't meet expectations.

1. Montrose High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students

2. Ridgway High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 107 Students

3. Vista Charter School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montrose County School District Re-1j • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students

4. Olathe Middle/high School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 517 Students

5. Black Canyon High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students

Best Middle Schools in Montrose, CO

Montrose, CO has 3 middle schools with 1,173 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 Montrose score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Montrose meet expectations.

1. Ridgway Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students

2. Columbine Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students

3. Centennial Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Montrose, CO

Montrose, CO has 9 elementary schools with 2,851 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 Montrose score 28% 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 Montrose meet expectations.

1. Ridgway Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students

2. Cottonwood Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students

3. Oak Grove Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students

4. Johnson Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students

5. Olathe Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students

6. Pomona Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 336 Students

7. Northside Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students

8. Pope John Paul Ii Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pope John Paul Ii Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 81 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Montrose, CO

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Montrose, CO has a total population of 33,780 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Montrose, CO

6,442

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Montrose, CO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

34.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.78 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

29.98 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montrose, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montrose, CO.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,945 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Montrose, CO Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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