What Are the Schools Like in Montrose, Colorado?

Montrose County School District RE-1J enrolled 5,991 students in 2024-25 and has a 4-year graduation rate of 83.7 percent for 2023-24, per the Colorado Department of Education. It includes elementary, middle and high schools. For current details, contact the district.

What public schools are there?

Homes.com's Montrose guide lists Montrose High School and Olathe Middle and High School, plus Peak Virtual Academy, a public K-12 virtual option. It also reports third-party ratings. I do not rely on any one rating; visit schools and read the state data. The district lists about 14 schools on the state profile.

What private and higher education options exist?

Homes.com lists Colorado West Christian School and Pope John Paul II Academy as private options, and the Colorado Mesa University Montrose campus offers 14 degree and certification programs.

How do I find the school for an address?

Ask the district which school an address is assigned to, and how transportation works. Boundaries change, so confirm before you make an offer.

What should families ask?

• Which elementary, middle and high school serve the address?
• Is there bus service to the home?
• What programs, athletics and after-school options are offered?
• Are there enrollment limits or waitlists?
• How does open enrollment work?

What is the bottom line?

Montrose has a mid-sized district with public, virtual and private options. Check the state data, tour schools and confirm assignments with the district.

What school district serves Montrose?

Montrose County School District RE-1J.

How many students are enrolled?

5,991 in 2024-25, per CDE.

What is the graduation rate?

83.7 percent (4-year, 2023-24), per CDE.

Are there private schools?

Yes, including Colorado West Christian School and Pope John Paul II Academy, per Homes.com.

Connect with a great real estate agent in Montrose, Kelsey Loftis with Crystal Peak Properties. Phone: (970) 784-6768 · Email: kelseyloftis@gmail.com · Website: crystalpeakproperties.com

Sources: Colorado Department of Education SchoolView, Montrose County RE-1J; Homes.com Montrose local guide (reviewed Nov. 1, 2026). I am not affiliated with the district.