What types of schools are available in Cortez, Colorado?

Cortez, Colorado offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Cortez, Colorado

Q: How many schools are in Cortez, Colorado?

There are 9 schools in Cortez, Colorado, serving 2,345 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Cortez?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Cortez, Colorado, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 9 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

2,345

Total Students

Across Cortez

14.4:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

9 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)6 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 598 students at Montezuma-Cortez High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 12:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Beech Street Preschool

publicelementaryPK-PK

510 North Beech Street, Cortez, CO 81321

Montezuma-Cortez Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

450 West 2Nd Street, Cortez, CO 81321

Kemper Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

620 East Montezuma, Cortez, CO 81321

Mesa Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

703 West 7Th Street, Cortez, CO 81321

Montezuma-Cortez High School

publichighGrade 9-12

418 South Sligo Street, Cortez, CO 81321

Lewis-Arriola Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

21434 Road U, Cortez, CO 81321

Battle Rock Charter School

charter schoolmiddleK-6

11247 County Road G, Cortez, CO 81321

Southwest Open Charter School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

401 North Dolores Road, Cortez, CO 81321

Children'S Kiva Montessori School

charter schoolmiddleK-8

601 North Mildred, Cortez, CO 81321

Detailed Overview of Schools in Cortez

Cortez, Colorado is home to 9 schools serving over 2,345 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cortez, Colorado?

There are 9 schools in Cortez, serving 2,345 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Cortez?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Cortez include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Cortez?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Cortez is 14.4:1.

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