For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,392 students in Montrose County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Montrose County, CO are Nucla High School, Paradox Valley Charter School and Peak Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Montrose County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Montrose County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Olathe Middle/high School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Montrose County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nucla High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 West 4th Street
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Paradox Valley Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21501 6 Mile Road
Paradox, CO 81429
(970) 859-7236
Paradox, CO 81429
(970) 859-7236
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Peak Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 N. 6th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Grades: K-12
| 214 students
Rank: #44.
Montrose High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 South Selig Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6636
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6636
Grades: 9-12
| 1,261 students
Rank: #55.
Olathe Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Highway 50 Business Loop
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
Rank: #66.
Vista Charter School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1810 St. Mary Drive
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
Black Canyon High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
126 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 964-8597
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 964-8597
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
Outer Range
Magnet School
930 Colorado Ave
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-7726
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-7726
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
Montrose County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 400
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
326 Highway 50
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Passage Charter School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
703 South 9th Street
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1472
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1472
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Vista Adult High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P O Box 10,000
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2944
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2944
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
West End Charter Learning Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
P O Box 190
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2290
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2290
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montrose County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Montrose County, CO include Nucla High School, Paradox Valley Charter School and Peak Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Montroseunty?
8 public high schools are located in Montroseunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Montroseunty?
Montroseunty public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Montroseunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Montroseunty include: Vista Charter School vs. Montrose High School, Vista Charter School vs. Peak Virtual Academy, Peak Virtual Academy vs. Montrose High School
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