For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,434 students in Montrose County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Montrose County, CO are Peak Virtual Academy, Montrose High School and Nucla High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Montrose County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Montrose County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Olathe Middle/high School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Montrose County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peak Virtual Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 N. 6th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Montrose High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 South Selig Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6636
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6636
Gr: 9-12 | 1,275 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Nucla High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 West 4th Street
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Olathe Middle/high School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 Highway 50 Business Loop
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Gr: 6-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Vista Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1810 St. Mary Drive
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Black Canyon High School
Alternative School
126 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 964-8597
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 964-8597
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
141 West Main Street
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
P O Box 400
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Paradox Valley Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
21501 6 Mile Road
Paradox, CO 81429
(970) 859-7236
Paradox, CO 81429
(970) 859-7236
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Montrose County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Montrose County, CO include Peak Virtual Academy, Montrose High School and Nucla High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montroseunty?
7 public high schools are located in Montroseunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Montroseunty?
Montroseunty public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Montroseunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Montroseunty include: Olathe Middle/high School vs. Montrose High School, Vista Charter School vs. Montrose High School, Peak Virtual Academy vs. Montrose High School
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