For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,134 students in Montrose County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Montrose County, CO are Peak Virtual Academy, Columbine Middle School and Centennial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Montrose County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Montrose County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peak Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 N. 6th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Grades: K-12
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Columbine Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 South 12th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Grades: 6-8
| 555 students
Rank: #44.
Olathe Middle/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Highway 50 Business Loop
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Grades: 6-12
| 497 students
Rank: #55.
Nucla Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 West 4th Avenue
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Grades: 7-8
| 31 students
Rank: #66.
Olathe Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
326 Highway 50
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Montrose County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
141 West Main Street
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Grades: PK-6
| 162 students
P O Box 400
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2204
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
Paradox Valley Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
21501 6 Mile Road
Paradox, CO 81429
(970) 859-7236
Paradox, CO 81429
(970) 859-7236
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
West End Charter Learning Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
P O Box 190
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2290
Naturita, CO 81422
(970) 865-2290
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Montrose County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Montrose County, CO include Peak Virtual Academy, Columbine Middle School and Centennial Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Montroseunty?
7 public middle schools are located in Montroseunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Montroseunty?
Montroseunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Montroseunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Montroseunty include: Columbine Middle School vs. Centennial Middle School, Centennial Middle School vs. Columbine Middle School, Peak Virtual Academy vs. Centennial Middle School
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