| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood School District R-2J | Redvale | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 189 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Montrose County School District RE-1J | Montrose | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 6,029 | 15 | PK–12 | 3 |
| West End School District RE-2 | Bedrock | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 260 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Montrose County compares
Together they enroll 6,478 students across 20 schools. The largest is Montrose County School District RE-1J with 6,029 students. Districts here average 5.7/10, above the Colorado average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Montrose County, Colorado
Montrose County has 3 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Montrose County is Norwood School District R-2J (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 Montrose County, CO?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Montrose 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 Montrose County, CO?
Of the districts serving Montrose County, Norwood School District R-2J has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 65th 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.