For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,355 students in Monte Vista, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Monte Vista, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Monte Vista, CO are Byron Syring Delta Center, Monte Vista On-line Academy and Sargent Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monte Vista, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Monte Vista have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Monte Vista, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Byron Syring Delta Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
345 Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Monte Vista On-line Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
345 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Grades: 4-12
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
Sargent Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #44.
Sargent Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4024
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4024
Grades: K-6
| 180 students
Rank: #55.
Bill Metz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 Second
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4041
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4041
Grades: 2-5
| 269 students
Rank: #66.
Sargent Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Grades: 7-8
| 56 students
Rank: #77.
Monte Vista Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
295 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3586
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3586
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: #88.
Monte Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 Sherman Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marsh Elementary School
Magnet School
215 Lyell
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Grades: PK-1
| 166 students
Monte Vista, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
525 Second Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monte Vista, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Monte Vista, CO include Byron Syring Delta Center, Monte Vista On-line Academy and Sargent Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Monte Vista?
9 public schools are located in Monte Vista.
What percentage of students in Monte Vista go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Monte Vista are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monte Vista?
Monte Vista public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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