For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 781 students in Montrose, CO.
The top ranked public preschool in Montrose, CO is Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Montrose have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Montrose, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13820 6700 Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Colorado Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-5858
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-5858
Gr: PK | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Montrose, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Montrose, CO include Johnson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montrose?
3 public preschools are located in Montrose.
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose?
Montrose public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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