For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 635 students in Cortez, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cortez, CO are Children's Kiva Montessori School and Montezuma-cortez Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortez, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Cortez have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cortez, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Mildred
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Gr: K-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Montezuma-cortez Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 West 2nd Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cortez, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cortez, CO include Children's Kiva Montessori School and Montezuma-cortez Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cortez?
2 public middle schools are located in Cortez.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortez?
Cortez public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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