| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mancos School District RE-6 | Mancos | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 509 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Dolores School District RE-4A | Dolores | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 683 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 | Cortez | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 2,449 | 10 | PK–12 | 5 |
How Montezuma County compares
Together they enroll 3,641 students across 18 schools. The largest is Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 with 2,449 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Colorado average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Montezuma County, Colorado
Montezuma County has 3 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Montezuma County is Mancos School District RE-6 (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CMAS 2025), ranked against all districts in Colorado. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Montezuma County, CO?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Montezuma County, CO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Montezuma County, CO?
Of the districts serving Montezuma County, Mancos School District RE-6 has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 60th percentile among Colorado school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Colorado reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Colorado and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Colorado only, never across state lines.