School District · Colorado
Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
📍 Cortez, CO · Montezuma County · NCES LEAID 0803090
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
PO DRAWER R, CORTEZ, CO 81321
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
0803090
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-15 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1?▼
Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 serves 5 zip codes: 81321, 81327, 81331, 81334, 81335. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 rated?▼
Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 has an overall rating of 3 out of 10 (Below Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 28th percentile among Colorado school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Colorado only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 2,449 students across 10 schools for Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1.
What grades does Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 serve?▼
Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1?▼
You can reach Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 by phone at (970)565-7282 or by mail at PO DRAWER R, CORTEZ, CO 81321. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 is a public school district serving 5 zip codes in Colorado, primarily in Montezuma County. It carries an overall rating of 3/10 (Below Average), the 28th percentile among Colorado districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Colorado districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (970)565-7282 before making a housing decision.