For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 521 students in Mancos, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Mancos, CO are Mancos Middle School, Mancos Elementary School and Mancos High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mancos, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Mancos have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mancos, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mancos Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Mancos Elementary 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
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Mancos High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Grand Avenue
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7746
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7746
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
131 S. Walnut Street
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-1587
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-1587
Gr: PK | 35 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mancos, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Mancos, CO include Mancos Middle School, Mancos Elementary School and Mancos High School.
How many public schools are located in Mancos?
4 public schools are located in Mancos.
What is the racial composition of students in Mancos?
Mancos public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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