Public schools in Monte Vista, CO
9 open public schools with an address in Monte Vista, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,268
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Monte Vista public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Monte Vista, CO: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,268 students, an average of 141 per school. The largest campus is Monte Vista Senior High School (272 students), and the largest elementary school is Bill Metz Elementary School (253).
Monte Vista School District No. C-8 operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Monte Vista campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12:1, lower than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 64% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Monte Vista
Elementary schools in Monte Vista
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Metz Elementary School Monte Vista School District No. C-8 | 02–05 | 253 | 10.1:1 | |
| Marsh Elementary School Monte Vista School District No. C-8 | PK–01 | 166 | 16.3:1 | |
| Sargent Elementary School Sargent School District No. Re-33J | KG–05 | 142 | 13.9:1 |
Middle schools in Monte Vista
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista Middle School Monte Vista School District No. C-8 | 06–08 | 190 | 10.6:1 | |
| Sargent Middle School Sargent School District No. Re-33J | 06–08 | 70 | 12:1 |
High schools in Monte Vista
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Syring Delta Center Monte Vista School District No. C-8 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 51 | 54.3:1 | |
| Monte Vista On-Line Academy Monte Vista School District No. C-8 · Virtual · Alternative School | 06–12 | 43 | 11.6:1 | |
| Monte Vista Senior High School Monte Vista School District No. C-8 | 09–12 | 272 | 13.8:1 | |
| Sargent Senior High School Sargent School District No. Re-33J | 09–12 | 81 | 9.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.9%
- Hispanic61.3%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Monte Vista schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,268 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Monte Vista
How many public schools are in Monte Vista, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Monte Vista: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 1,268 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Monte Vista?
Schools with an address in Monte Vista belong to 2 education agencies, led by Monte Vista School District No. C-8 (6 schools), Sargent School District No. Re-33J (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Monte Vista?
Monte Vista Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Monte Vista, with 272 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Monte Vista?
No school with an address in Monte Vista is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Colorado.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Monte Vista schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Monte Vista public schools is 12:1, lower than the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Monte Vista guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities