For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 864 students in 81144, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81144, CO are Sargent Elementary School, Bill Metz Elementary School and Sargent Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81144 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81144, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81144, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sargent Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4024
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4024
Gr: K-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Bill Metz Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 Second
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4041
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4041
Gr: 2-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Sargent Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7090 North County Road 2 East
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-4025
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Monte Vista Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 Sherman Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5984
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
215 Lyell
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Gr: PK-1 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 81144, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81144, CO include Sargent Elementary School, Bill Metz Elementary School and Sargent Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81144?
6 public elementary schools are located in 81144.
What is the racial composition of students in 81144?
81144 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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