Best Schools in 81526, CO
81526, CO has a total of 7 schools including 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 6,016 students attend 81526, CO schools. On average, schools in 81526 score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 81526 meet expectations.
Best High Schools in 81526, CO
81526, CO has 3 high schools with 4,260 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 81526 score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 81526 meet expectations.
1. Palisade High School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1125 Students
2. Grand Junction High School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1522 Students
3. Central High School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81526, CO
81526, CO has 2 middle schools with 1,046 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 81526 score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 81526 meet expectations.
1. Mount Garfield Middle School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
2. Orchard Mesa Middle School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81526, CO
81526, CO has 2 elementary schools with 710 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 81526 score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 81526 meet expectations.
1. Taylor Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
2. Mesa View Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81526, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81526, CO has a total population of 5,250 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81526, 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 81526, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81526, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81526, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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