Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monarch Montessori ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monarch Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Monarch Montessori's student population of 282 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Monarch Montessori ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monarch Montessori is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1494 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
59%
37%
Black
14%
5%
White
17%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monarch Montessori's ranking?
Monarch Montessori is ranked #1494 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Monarch Montessori?
282 students attend Monarch Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Monarch Montessori students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monarch Montessori?
Monarch Montessori has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monarch Montessori offer ?
Monarch Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monarch Montessori part of?
Monarch Montessori is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Monarch Montessori located?
Monarch Montessori is located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 14 other public schools located in Montbello.
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