Children's Kiva Montessori School vs Pagosa Peak Open School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 134 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Cortez · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
130 students
Pagosa Peak Open School
Pagosa Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
111 students
| Measure | Children's Kiva Montessori School Cortez, Colorado | Pagosa Peak Open School Pagosa Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #785 of 993 | #793 of 993 |
| National rank | #41982 of 50,301 | #42249 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 130 | 111 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 111 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 5% |
| city | Cortez | Pagosa Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.5 vs 24.1).
- •Children's Kiva Montessori School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 5%).
- •Children's Kiva Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24.5%).
- •Pagosa Peak Open School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 65.4%).
- •Pagosa Peak Open School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •Children's Kiva Montessori School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 111.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Children's Kiva Montessori School better than Pagosa Peak Open School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Children's Kiva Montessori School and Pagosa Peak Open School?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Cortez and Pagosa Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Children's Kiva Montessori School: 130. Pagosa Peak Open School: 111. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Children's Kiva Montessori School and Pagosa Peak Open School rank in Colorado?
Children's Kiva Montessori School is 785th of 993 and Pagosa Peak Open School is 793rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).