Children's Kiva Montessori School

Children's Kiva Montessori School is a charter school located in Cortez, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. With an enrollment of 142 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1, the school offers personalized attention to each child. Children's Kiva Montessori has 13 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to fostering a nurturing learning environment.

The school’s MySchoolScout rating is 5.8 out of 10, placing it in the 55th percentile among Colorado schools based on its state ranking of #818 out of 1831 schools. While academic performance shows room for improvement, with only 33% proficiency in ELA and reading and 12% in math across all grades, the school focuses on student development through a Montessori approach. Children's Kiva Montessori is situated in a remote town setting, providing a close-knit community atmosphere where students can thrive.

With an enrollment of 142 students, Children's Kiva Montessori School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Children's Kiva Montessori School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.