Montrose County School District Re-1j

930 Colorado Avenue
Montrose, CO 81401
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Montrose County School District Re-1j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,977 students in Montrose County School District Re-1j. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Montrose County School District Re-1j have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,898 Schools
# Students
5,977 Students
865,055 Students
# Teachers
353 Teachers
52,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Montrose County School District Re-1j, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#83 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
24%
33%
41%
45%
(20-21)
18%
29%
78%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
41%
37%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
55%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,195 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,326 is less than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,195
$15,520
Spending / Student
$13,326
$15,839

Best Montrose County School District Re-1j Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peak Virtual Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
526 N. 6th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Gr: K-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3500 Woodgate Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2539
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Montrose High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 South Selig Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6636
Gr: 9-12 | 1,279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Columbine Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 South 12th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
Gr: 6-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
62100 Oak Grove Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6867
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Olathe Middle/high School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Highway 50 Business Loop
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Gr: 6-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13820 6700 Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Olathe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
326 North 3rd Street
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7940
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Pomona Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1045 South Cascade
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2514
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Vista Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1810 St. Mary Drive
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
528 North Uncompahgre
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2554
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Black Canyon High School
Alternative School
126 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 964-8597
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
900 Colorado Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-5858
Gr: PK | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Outer Range
930 Colorado Ave
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-7726
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Montrose County School District Re-1j?
Montrose County School District Re-1j manages 15 public schools serving 5,977 students.
What is the rank of Montroseunty School District Re-1j?
Montroseunty School District Re-1j is ranked #86 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montroseunty School District Re-1j?
55% of Montroseunty School District Re-1j students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montroseunty School District Re-1j?
Montroseunty School District Re-1j has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Montroseunty School District Re-1j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,326 is less than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,977 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 78% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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