For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 118 students in 81401, CO (there are , serving 271 private students). 30% of all K-12 students in 81401, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 81401 have a diversity score of 0.49, which is less than the Colorado public school average of 0.62.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81401, CO ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Black Canyon High School
Alternative School
126 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 964-8597
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 964-8597
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
81401, Colorado ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Passage Charter School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
703 South 9th Street
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1472
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1472
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in 81401, CO?
1 public schools are located in 81401, CO.
What percentage of students in 81401 go to public school?
30% of all K-12 students in 81401 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81401?
81401 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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