For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,355 students in 81144, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 81144, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 81144, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 81144 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 81144, CO 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 81144, CO Public Schools (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
81144, 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 81144, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 81144, CO include Byron Syring Delta Center, Monte Vista On-line Academy and Sargent Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 81144?
9 public schools are located in 81144.
What percentage of students in 81144 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 81144 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81144?
81144 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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