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Best Montezuma County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,078 students in Montezuma County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Montezuma County, CO are Mancos High School, Southwest Open Charter School and Montezuma-cortez High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montezuma County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Montezuma County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Montezuma County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mancos 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Montezuma County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mancos High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
355 West Grand Avenue
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7746
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Open Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 North Dolores Road
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Montezuma-cortez High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
418 South Sligo Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Dolores High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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Montezuma County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 1420
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411
Gr: 4-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
400 North Elm
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Gr: 1-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
28567 County Road M
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 565-3223
Gr: 1-3 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
300 East 4th Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7691
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
400 North Elm Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Montezuma County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Montezuma County, CO include Mancos High School, Southwest Open Charter School and Montezuma-cortez High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montezumaunty?
4 public high schools are located in Montezumaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Montezumaunty?
Montezumaunty public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Montezumaunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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