Cortez, CO is a small town in Southwestern Colorado with a population of around 9,500 people. Despite its small size, Cortez offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for students and families. The local school district consists of two elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school and one alternative high school. Each of these schools has been given a rating by the Colorado Department of Education, which ranges from excellent to unsatisfactory depending on factors such as academic performance, graduation rates and dropout rates. Additionally, there are several private schools in the area that offer alternative educational options for students and their families. In all, Cortez provides an array of education choices to suit the needs of its diverse student population.
Cortez schools spend $8,786 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 17 pupils per teacher, 552 students per librarian, and 256 children per counselor.