For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 735 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 29% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81321, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81321 have a Graduation Rate of 59%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montezuma-cortez High School, with 65-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81321, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Open Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 North Dolores Road
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
Montezuma-cortez High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
418 South Sligo Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
81321, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Education Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 1420
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411
Grades: 4-12
| 60 students
400 North Elm
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Grades: 1-5
| 66 students
300 East 4th Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7691
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7691
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
400 North Elm Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Grades: 3-12
| 12 students
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 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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