For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 781 students in Montrose, CO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Montrose, CO is Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Montrose have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Montrose, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13820 6700 Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Colorado Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-5858
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-5858
Gr: PK | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
930 Colorado Ave
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-7726
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-7726
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Montrose, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Montrose, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Montrose, CO include Johnson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montrose?
3 public preschools are located in Montrose.
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose?
Montrose public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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