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Montrose County Public Schools

Montrose County, Colorado

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

19

public schools

Total Enrollment

6,289

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Montrose County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Colorado; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Montrose County has 2 district entries. Montrose County School District Re-1J is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 15 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. MONTROSE has the most listed schools, with 13 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

19

in Montrose County

Reported Enrollment

6,289

19 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

2

11% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7
Middle3
High5
Other4

2 School Districts in Montrose County

Montrose County School District Re-1J

Guide
15 schools
6,029 students
Open district guide

West End School District No. Re-2

4 schools
260 students

19 Public Schools in Montrose County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 19 of 19 matching schools

Montrose High School

Montrose County School District Re-1J

MONTROSE, 81402 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,261 students

Centennial Middle School

Montrose County School District Re-1J

MONTROSE, 81402 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle582 students

Johnson Elementary School

Montrose County School District Re-1J

MONTROSE, 81402 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary529 students

Columbine Middle School

Montrose County School District Re-1J

MONTROSE, 81402 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle517 students

Olathe Middle/High School

Montrose County School District Re-1J

OLATHE, 81425 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High517 students

Olathe Elementary School

Montrose County School District Re-1J

OLATHE, 81425 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary455 students

Cottonwood Elementary School

Montrose County School District Re-1J

MONTROSE, 81402 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary403 students

Oak Grove Elementary School

Montrose County School District Re-1J

MONTROSE, 81402 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary402 students

Pomona Elementary School

Montrose County School District Re-1J

MONTROSE, 81402 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary336 students

Northside Elementary School

Montrose County School District Re-1J

MONTROSE, 81402 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary318 students

Peak Virtual Academy

Montrose County School District Re-1J

MONTROSE, 81402 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–12Other214 students

Early Childhood Center

Montrose County School District Re-1J

MONTROSE, 81402 / Town: Remote

RecordPKOther176 students

Vista Charter School

Montrose County School District Re-1J

MONTROSE, 81402 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Charter161 students

Naturita Elementary School

West End School District No. Re-2

NATURITA, 81422 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary154 students

Black Canyon High School

Montrose County School District Re-1J

MONTROSE, 81401 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Alternative114 students

Nucla High School

West End School District No. Re-2

NUCLA, 81424 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High63 students

Outer Range

Montrose County School District Re-1J

MONTROSE, 81403 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–12Other44 students

Nucla Middle School

West End School District No. Re-2

NUCLA, 81424 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle25 students

Paradox Valley Charter School

West End School District No. Re-2

PARADOX, 81429 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Charter18 students
Citeable records

Every public school record in Montrose County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

Directory records

19

Showing here

19

Profile pages

1

Primary schools

7

  • Cottonwood Elementary School

    Montrose County School District Re-1J

    Record
    Grades
    KG–5
    Location
    MONTROSE, 81402
    Enrollment
    403 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Johnson Elementary School

    Montrose County School District Re-1J

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    MONTROSE, 81402
    Enrollment
    529 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Northside Elementary School

    Montrose County School District Re-1J

    Record
    Grades
    KG–5
    Location
    MONTROSE, 81402
    Enrollment
    318 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Oak Grove Elementary School

    Montrose County School District Re-1J

    Record
    Grades
    KG–5
    Location
    MONTROSE, 81402
    Enrollment
    402 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Olathe Elementary School

    Montrose County School District Re-1J

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    OLATHE, 81425
    Enrollment
    455 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Pomona Elementary School

    Montrose County School District Re-1J

    Record
    Grades
    KG–5
    Location
    MONTROSE, 81402
    Enrollment
    336 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Naturita Elementary School

    West End School District No. Re-2

    Record
    Grades
    PK–6
    Location
    NATURITA, 81422
    Enrollment
    154 students

    Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

3

  • Centennial Middle School

    Montrose County School District Re-1J

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    MONTROSE, 81402
    Enrollment
    582 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Columbine Middle School

    Montrose County School District Re-1J

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    MONTROSE, 81402
    Enrollment
    517 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Nucla Middle School

    West End School District No. Re-2

    Record
    Grades
    7–8
    Location
    NUCLA, 81424
    Enrollment
    25 students

    Listed on this county directory

High schools

5

  • Black Canyon High School

    Montrose County School District Re-1J

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    MONTROSE, 81401
    Enrollment
    114 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Montrose High School

    Montrose County School District Re-1J

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    MONTROSE, 81402
    Enrollment
    1,261 students

  • Olathe Middle/High School

    Montrose County School District Re-1J

    Record
    Grades
    6–12
    Location
    OLATHE, 81425
    Enrollment
    517 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Vista Charter School

    Montrose County School District Re-1J

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    MONTROSE, 81402
    Enrollment
    161 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Nucla High School

    West End School District No. Re-2

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    NUCLA, 81424
    Enrollment
    63 students

    Listed on this county directory

Other schools

4

  • Early Childhood Center

    Montrose County School District Re-1J

    Record
    Grades
    PK
    Location
    MONTROSE, 81402
    Enrollment
    176 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Outer Range

    Montrose County School District Re-1J

    Record
    Grades
    PK–12
    Location
    MONTROSE, 81403
    Enrollment
    44 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Peak Virtual Academy

    Montrose County School District Re-1J

    Record
    Grades
    KG–12
    Location
    MONTROSE, 81402
    Enrollment
    214 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Paradox Valley Charter School

    West End School District No. Re-2

    Record
    Grades
    PK–12
    Location
    PARADOX, 81429
    Enrollment
    18 students

    Listed on this county directory

Montrose County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Montrose County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Colorado. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Montrose County public school directory?

The directory lists 19 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Montrose County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Montrose County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Montrose County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Montrose County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Montrose County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Montrose County Education OverviewCounty school score: 12/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.