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Best Schools in 81526, CO
81526, CO has 7 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 6,016 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 81526 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81526, CO
The top high schools in 81526, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palisade High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1125 Students
2. Grand Junction High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1522 Students
3. Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81526, CO
The top middle schools in 81526, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orchard Mesa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
2. Mount Garfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81526, CO
The top elementary schools in 81526, 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. Mesa View Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit 81526, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81526, CO
How many schools are in 81526, CO?
81526, CO has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 6,016 students in total.
How do schools in 81526 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 81526 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 81526 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81526?
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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