Best Schools in Montrose County, CO
Montrose County, CO has 23 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,171 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Montrose County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montrose County, CO
The top high schools in Montrose County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Fork High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta County Joint District No. 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
2. Montrose High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students
3. Nucla High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West End School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
4. Vista Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
5. Olathe Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 517 Students
6. Black Canyon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montrose County, CO
The top middle schools in Montrose County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
2. Nucla Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West End School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 25 Students
3. Columbine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montrose County, CO
The top elementary schools in Montrose County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cottonwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
2. Oak Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
3. Hotchkiss Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta County Joint District No. 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 316 Students
4. Naturita Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West End School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 154 Students
5. Pomona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 336 Students
6. Olathe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
7. Johnson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
8. Northside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose County School District Re-1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students
9. Pope John Paul Ii Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pope John Paul Ii Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 81 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Montrose County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Montrose County, CO has a total population of 42,679 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Montrose 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 Montrose County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montrose County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montrose 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 Montrose County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Montrose County, CO
How many schools are in Montrose County, CO?
Montrose County, CO has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,171 students in total.
How do schools in Montrose County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Montrose County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Montrose County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montrose 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: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Montrose County
5 places in Montrose County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (2)
- Montrose County School District Re-1J (13 schools)
- West End School District No. Re-2 (4 schools)