A vast range of educational opportunities await children and adults in Cortez. The Cortez School District has one pre-school, one kindergarten, six elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and two charter schools. The district standards either meet or exceed the state and national standards.
We are proud of the excellent programs and variety of choices our schools offer students and parents. Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1 is dedicated to providing our students with a strong and relevant education in a safe setting. We strive to meet the needs of all students regardless of their skill level.
The mission of the Montezuma-Cortez School District is to prepare and motivate all students to discover their abilities and become self-directed, responsible, thinking, contributing members in a modern multi-cultural society.
Southwest Community College offers community college educational opportunities to area residents.
