Best Public Middle Schools in Cortez, CO (2025-26)

Best Cortez Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 685 students in Cortez, CO.

The top ranked public middle schools in Cortez, CO are Children's Kiva Montessori School and Montezuma-cortez Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cortez, CO public middle schools have an score of 15% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Cortez have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Cortez, CO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Children's Kiva Montessori School

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
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601 North Mildred
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377

Gr: K-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #22.

Montezuma-cortez Middle School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
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450 West 2nd Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824

Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

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Cortez, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Adult Education Program (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

P O Box 1420
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411

Gr: 4-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Downey Elementary School (Closed 2008)

400 North Elm
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974

Gr: 1-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Manaugh Elementary School (Closed 2024)

300 East 4th Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7691

Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Mesa Verde Academy (Closed 2010)

400 North Elm Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282

Gr: 3-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cortez, CO?

The top ranked public middle schools in Cortez, CO include Children's Kiva Montessori School and Montezuma-cortez Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Cortez?

2 public middle schools are located in Cortez.

What is the racial composition of students in Cortez?

Cortez public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).