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Best Schools in 81520, CO
81520, CO has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,249 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 81520 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81520, CO
The top high schools in 81520, 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. 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 81520, CO
The top middle schools in 81520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Garfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
2. Grand Mesa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81520, CO
The top elementary schools in 81520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
2. Chatfield Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
3. Thunder Mountain Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
4. Fruitvale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
5. Rocky Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
6. Clifton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81520, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81520, CO has a total population of 13,990 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81520, 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 81520, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81520, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81520, 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 81520, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81520, CO
How many schools are in 81520, CO?
81520, CO has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,249 students in total.
How do schools in 81520 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 81520 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 81520 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81520?
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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