Very Good
#474 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 26% in state
Peak Virtual Academy
School · Montrose County School District Re-1j · Montrose, CO
A Montrose County School District Re-1j school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 10000, Montrose, CO 81402
- Math 30% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Peak Virtual Academy score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 39% across the 15-year record (2011–2025).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Peak Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,461/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montrose), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outer RangeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 83 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Montrose County School District Re-1j
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 of 13
- District spending per student
- $11,857NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Peak Virtual Academy is listed in Montrose County School District Re-1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peak Virtual Academy
Peak Virtual Academy is a public school in Montrose, CO, part of Montrose County School District Re-1j, serving approximately 221 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #474 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peak Virtual Academy
What grades does Peak Virtual Academy serve?
Peak Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Peak Virtual Academy?
Peak Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peak Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Peak Virtual Academy is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peak Virtual Academy rank in CO?
Peak Virtual Academy ranks #474 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Peak Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Peak Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Peak Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peak Virtual Academy has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Peak Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Peak Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peak Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Peak Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peak Virtual Academy?
39.8% of students at Peak Virtual Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 221
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Montrose County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (970) 249-7726
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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