For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 729 students in 81321, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 81321, CO are Southwest Open Charter School and Montezuma-cortez High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 81321 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81321, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81321 have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montezuma-cortez High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81321, CO Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Open Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 North Dolores Road
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Montezuma-cortez High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 South Sligo Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
Gr: 9-12 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 81321, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 81321, CO include Southwest Open Charter School and Montezuma-cortez High School.
How many public high schools are located in 81321?
2 public high schools are located in 81321.
What is the racial composition of students in 81321?
81321 public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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