For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 980 students in Montezuma County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Montezuma County, CO are Mancos Middle School, Dolores Middle School and Children's Kiva Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montezuma County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Montezuma County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Montezuma County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mancos Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 South Beech
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-9143
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-9143
Grades: 6-8
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Dolores Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #33.
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Mildred
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Grades: K-8
| 142 students
Rank: #44.
Montezuma-cortez Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 West 2nd Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Montezuma County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Education Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 1420
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411
Grades: 4-12
| 60 students
400 North Elm
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Grades: 1-5
| 66 students
28567 County Road M
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 565-3223
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 565-3223
Grades: 1-3
| 24 students
300 East 4th Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7691
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7691
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
400 North Elm Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Grades: 3-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Montezuma County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Montezuma County, CO include Mancos Middle School, Dolores Middle School and Children's Kiva Montessori School.
How many public middle schools are located in Montezumaunty?
4 public middle schools are located in Montezumaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Montezumaunty?
Montezumaunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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