For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,633 students in Cortez, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cortez, CO are Lewis-arriola Elementary School, Kemper Elementary School and Children's Kiva Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortez, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cortez have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cortez, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis-arriola Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21434 Road U
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 882-4494
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 882-4494
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
Kemper Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Mildred
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Grades: K-8
| 142 students
Rank: #44.
Battle Rock Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 83 students
Rank: #55.
Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 West 7th Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3858
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3858
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #66.
Montezuma-cortez Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 West 2nd Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Cortez, 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 elementary schools in Cortez, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cortez, CO include Lewis-arriola Elementary School, Kemper Elementary School and Children's Kiva Montessori School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cortez?
6 public elementary schools are located in Cortez.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortez?
Cortez public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cortez are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cortez include: Mesa Elementary School vs. Kemper Elementary School, Kemper Elementary School vs. Mesa Elementary School, Lewis-arriola Elementary School vs. Kemper Elementary School
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