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Montezuma County

Colorado · Public K-12

Montezuma County, Colorado hosts 19 public K-12 schools and around 3,620 students, averaging roughly 191 per campus. Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 runs the largest share. That works out to 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Montezuma County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,620
-413 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
19
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
19
4 districts
Enrollment
3,620
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,244
Below Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
58.9%
Above Colorado avg
Elementary
12
1,776 students
Middle
3
787 students
High
4
1,057 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1
2,380 students · 4 districts in Montezuma County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Montezuma County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
75%
Hispanic
13%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
10%
Native American
11%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
56%
Hispanic
19%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
19%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
31.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.7% under 18

Test scores in Montezuma County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.

See all 7 schools in Montezuma County ranked by score →

All schools (19)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Montezuma-Cortez High SchoolCortezHigh09-12598·
Montezuma-Cortez Middle SchoolCortezMiddle06-08505·
Mesa Elementary SchoolCortezElementaryKG-05359·
Kemper Elementary SchoolCortezElementaryKG-05339·
Dolores Elementary SchoolDoloresElementaryKG-05245·
Mancos Elementary SchoolMancosElementaryKG-05217·
Dolores High SchoolDoloresHigh09-12186·
Dolores Middle SchoolDoloresMiddle06-08166·
Mancos High SchoolMancosHigh09-12142·
Southwest Open Charter SchoolCortezHigh09-12131·
Children's Kiva Montessori SchoolCortezElementaryKG-08130·
Lewis-Arriola Elementary SchoolCortezElementaryKG-05125·
Mancos Middle SchoolMancosMiddle06-08116·
Battle Rock Charter SchoolCortezElementaryKG-0688·
Teddy Bear PreschoolDoloresElementaryPK-PK71·
Beech Street PreschoolCortezElementaryPK-PK70·
Kwiyagat Community AcademyTawoacElementaryKG-0461·
Mancos Early Learning CenterMancosElementaryPK-PK36·
Pleasant View Charter SchoolPleasant ViewElementaryKG-0635·

Cities in Montezuma County

Cortez9 schoolsDolores4 schoolsMancos4 schoolsPleasant View1 schoolTawoac1 school

About Montezuma County

In Colorado, Montezuma County is a small county of about 26,412 residents. 19 public schools across the county enrolls about 3,620 students between them.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $65,244 a year, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 16% lower than the Colorado median.

In terms of grade levels, Montezuma County spans 12 elementary schools (1,776 students), 3 middle schools (787), and 4 high schools (1,057).

The largest single district in Montezuma County is Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1, which alone enrolls about 2,380 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 10%: 4,033 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,620 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Montezuma County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Montezuma County?
There are 19 public K-12 schools in Montezuma County, Colorado, with a combined enrollment of about 3,620.
How many high schools are in Montezuma County?
Montezuma County, Colorado has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,057 students.
How many middle schools are in Montezuma County?
Montezuma County, Colorado has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 787 students.
How many elementary schools are in Montezuma County?
Montezuma County, Colorado has 12 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,776 students.
What is the largest school district in Montezuma County?
Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 is the largest school district in Montezuma County, serving approximately 2,380 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Montezuma County?
Montezuma County has roughly 26,412 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Montezuma County?
Median household income in Montezuma County is $65,244, below the Colorado average of $77,440. About 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Montezuma County?
Approximately 31.3% of adults 25 and older in Montezuma County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Montezuma County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 58.9% of students in Montezuma County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Colorado county average of 50.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Montezuma County schools?
Across Montezuma County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.0 to 1.

Montezuma County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data