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Best Schools in 81506, CO
81506, CO has 14 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,015 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 81506 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81506, CO
The top high schools in 81506, 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
Best Middle Schools in 81506, CO
The top middle schools in 81506, 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. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students
3. Grand Mesa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 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 81506, CO
The top elementary schools in 81506, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Appleton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students
2. Pomona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
3. 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
4. Tope Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
5. Thunder Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
6. Juniper Ridge Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 419 Students
7. Holy Family Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Family Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 481 Students
8. Bookcliff Christian School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bookcliff Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81506, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81506, CO has a total population of 11,602 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81506, 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 81506, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81506, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81506, 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 81506, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81506, CO
How many schools are in 81506, CO?
81506, CO has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,015 students in total.
How do schools in 81506 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 81506 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 81506 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81506?
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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