For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 867 students in Monte Vista, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monte Vista, CO are Monte Vista On-line Academy, Sargent Elementary School and Bill Metz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monte Vista, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monte Vista have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Monte Vista, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monte Vista On-line Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
345 East Prospect
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-2212
Grades: 4-12
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Sargent Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4024
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4024
Grades: K-6
| 163 students
Rank: #33.
Bill Metz Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 Second
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4041
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4041
Grades: 2-5
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Monte Vista Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 Sherman Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Rank: n/an/a
215 Lyell
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Grades: PK-1
| 182 students
Monte Vista, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
525 Second Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Monte Vista, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monte Vista, CO include Monte Vista On-line Academy, Sargent Elementary School and Bill Metz Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monte Vista?
5 public elementary schools are located in Monte Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Monte Vista?
Monte Vista public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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