Best Schools in Grand Junction, CO
Grand Junction, CO has a total of 46 schools including 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 27 elementary schools. A total of 19,291 students attend Grand Junction, CO schools. On average, schools in Grand Junction score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Grand Junction meet expectations.
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
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1304 Students
2. Palisade High School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1125 Students
3. Grand Junction High School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1522 Students
4. Central High School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students
5. R-5 High School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 189 Students
6. Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
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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
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
2. West Middle School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students
3. East Middle School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students
4. Fruita Middle School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 496 Students
5. Bookcliff Middle School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
6. Orchard Mesa Middle School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
7. Grand Mesa Middle School
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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
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 139 Students
2. Wingate Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
3. Scenic Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 267 Students
4. Appleton Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students
5. Broadway Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
6. Tope Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
7. Pomona Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students
8. Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
9. Mesa View Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
10. Independence Academy
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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
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 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
41.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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