For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 2,478 students in Montezuma County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montezuma County, CO are Mancos Middle School, Lewis-arriola Elementary School and Pleasant View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montezuma County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montezuma County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Montezuma County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mancos Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 South Beech
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-9143
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-9143
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Pleasant View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15238 County Road Cc
Pleasant View, CO 81331
(970) 562-4286
Pleasant View, CO 81331
(970) 562-4286
Grades: K-5
| 29 students
Rank: #44.
Mancos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Grand Avenue
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7744
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7744
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Rank: #55.
Dolores Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12th And Hillside
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-4688
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-4688
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #66.
Dolores Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Kwiyagat Community Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
450 Sunset Blvd
Towaoc, CO 81334
(970) 564-5348
Towaoc, CO 81334
(970) 564-5348
Grades: K-2
| 48 students
Montezuma County 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
28567 County Road M
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 565-3223
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 565-3223
Grades: 1-3
| 24 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 Montezuma County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montezuma County, CO include Mancos Middle School, Lewis-arriola Elementary School and Pleasant View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montezumaunty?
12 public elementary schools are located in Montezumaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Montezumaunty?
Montezumaunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Montezumaunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Montezumaunty 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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