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Best Schools in 81503, CO
81503, CO has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,380 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 81503 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81503, CO
The top high schools in 81503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palisade High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1125 Students
2. Grand Junction High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1522 Students
3. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81503, CO
The top middle schools in 81503, 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
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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
Best Elementary Schools in 81503, CO
The top elementary schools in 81503, 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. New Emerson School At Columbus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 139 Students
3. Mesa View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
4. Chipeta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
5. Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
6. 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
7. Pear Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81503, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81503, CO has a total population of 16,436 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81503, 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 81503, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81503, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81503, 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 81503, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81503, CO
How many schools are in 81503, CO?
81503, CO has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,380 students in total.
How do schools in 81503 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 81503 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 81503 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81503?
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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