For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,376 students in Montrose County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Montrose County, CO are Paradox Valley Charter School, Naturita Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Montrose County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Montrose County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Naturita Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 West Main Street
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13820 6700 Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #44.
Olathe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 North 3rd Street
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7940
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7940
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
900 Colorado Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-5858
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-5858
Grades: PK
| 176 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 preschools in Montrose County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Montrose County, CO include Paradox Valley Charter School, Naturita Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montroseunty?
6 public preschools are located in Montroseunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Montroseunty?
Montroseunty public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Montroseunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Montroseunty include: Naturita Elementary School vs. Paradox Valley Charter School, Naturita Elementary School vs. Early Childhood Center, Paradox Valley Charter School vs. Naturita Elementary School
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