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Best Schools in 81501, CO
81501, CO has 21 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 9,257 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 81501 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81501, CO
The top high schools in 81501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grand Junction High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1522 Students
2. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students
3. R-5 High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 189 Students
4. Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 18 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81501, CO
The top middle schools in 81501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Redlands Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
2. Orchard Mesa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
3. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students
4. Bookcliff Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
5. East Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81501, CO
The top elementary schools in 81501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wingate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
2. Broadway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
3. Pomona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
4. Orchard Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
5. Tope Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
6. Dual Immersion Academy School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
7. Chipeta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
8. Dos Rios Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students
9. Nisley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students
10. Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 81 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81501, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81501, CO has a total population of 23,665 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81501, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 81501, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
59.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
52.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81501, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81501, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 81501, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81501, CO
How many schools are in 81501, CO?
81501, CO has 21 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,257 students in total.
How do schools in 81501 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 81501 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 81501 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81501?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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