Best High Schools in Grand Junction, CO

Grand Junction, CO has 9 high schools with 5,950 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 Grand Junction score 31% 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 Grand Junction meet expectations.

1. Fruita Monument High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1304 Students

2. Palisade High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1125 Students

3. Grand Junction High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1522 Students

4. Central High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students

5. R-5 High School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 189 Students

6. Grand Mesa Youth Services Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 18 Students

Best Middle Schools in Grand Junction, CO

Grand Junction, CO has 7 middle schools with 3,202 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 Grand Junction score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Grand Junction meet expectations.

1. Redlands Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students

2. West Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students

3. East Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students

4. Fruita Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 496 Students

5. Bookcliff Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students

6. Orchard Mesa Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students

7. Grand Mesa Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Grand Junction, CO

Grand Junction, CO has 27 elementary schools with 8,528 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 Grand Junction score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Grand Junction meet expectations.

1. New Emerson School At Columbus

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 139 Students

2. Wingate Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students

3. Scenic Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 267 Students

4. Appleton Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students

5. Broadway Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students

6. Tope Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students

7. Pomona Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students

8. Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students

9. Mesa View Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students

10. Independence Academy

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 485 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Grand Junction, CO

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Grand Junction, CO has a total population of 72,876 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Grand Junction, CO

19,291

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Grand Junction, CO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

41.00 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.12 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

35.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grand Junction, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grand Junction, CO.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,261 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

64 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Grand Junction, CO Internet Health Assessment.

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Orchard Mesa, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Fruitvale, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Fruita, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations