For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 3,761 students in Montezuma County, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 79 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Montezuma County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Montezuma County, CO are Lewis-arriola Elementary School, Mancos Middle School and Pleasant View Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montezuma County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Montezuma County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Montezuma County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis-arriola Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21434 Road U
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 882-4494
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 882-4494
Gr: K-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Mancos Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 South Beech
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-9143
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-9143
Gr: 6-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant View Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15238 County Road Cc
Pleasant View, CO 81331
(970) 562-4286
Pleasant View, CO 81331
(970) 562-4286
Gr: K-6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Mancos Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Grand Avenue
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7744
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7744
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Dolores Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12th And Hillside
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-4688
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-4688
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Mancos High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Grand Avenue
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7746
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7746
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Dolores Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
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%
Rank: #1010.
Kemper Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 East Montezuma
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3737
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3737
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Mildred
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Gr: K-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Battle Rock Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11247 County Road G
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3237
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3237
Gr: K-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Dolores High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
703 West 7th Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3858
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3858
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Montezuma-cortez Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 West 2nd Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
510 North Beech Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3372
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3372
Gr: PK | 70 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Kwiyagat Community Academy
Charter School
450 Sunset Blvd
Towaoc, CO 81334
(970) 564-5348
Towaoc, CO 81334
(970) 564-5348
Gr: K-4 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
131 S. Walnut Street
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-1587
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-1587
Gr: PK | 36 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
1550 Hillside Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7277
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7277
Gr: PK | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Montezuma County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Montezuma County, CO include Lewis-arriola Elementary School, Mancos Middle School and Pleasant View Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Montezumaunty?
19 public schools are located in Montezumaunty.
What percentage of students in Montezumaunty go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Montezumaunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montezumaunty?
Montezumaunty public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Montezumaunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montezumaunty include: Mancos High School vs. Dolores High School, Montezuma-cortez High School vs. Mancos High School, Mancos High School vs. Montezuma-cortez High School
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