Best Schools in Mesa, CO
Mesa, CO has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,308 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Mesa greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mesa, CO
The top high schools in Mesa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plateau Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
2. Palisade High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1125 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mesa, CO
The top middle schools in Mesa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plateau Valley Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 34 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 Mesa, CO
The top elementary schools in Mesa, 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. Plateau Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mesa, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mesa, CO has a total population of 650 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mesa, 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 Mesa, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mesa, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mesa, 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 Mesa, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mesa, CO
How many schools are in Mesa, CO?
Mesa, CO has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,308 students in total.
How do schools in Mesa perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Mesa score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Mesa greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mesa?
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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