Best Schools in Mesa County, CO
Mesa County, CO has a total of 68 schools including 17 high schools, 11 middle schools and 37 elementary schools. A total of 24,897 students attend Mesa County, CO schools. On average, schools in Mesa County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Mesa County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Mesa County, CO
Mesa County, CO has 17 high schools with 7,104 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 Mesa County score 28% 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 Mesa County don't 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. Plateau Valley High School
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Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
4. Grand Junction High School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1522 Students
5. Central High School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students
6. Grand Mesa Choice Academy
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Delta County Joint District No. 50 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 81 Students
7. R-5 High School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 189 Students
8. Grand Mesa High School
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Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 33 Students
9. 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 Mesa County, CO
Mesa County, CO has 11 middle schools with 4,566 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 Mesa County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Mesa County 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. Delta Middle School
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Delta County Joint District No. 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 508 Students
6. Mount Garfield Middle School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
7. Bookcliff Middle School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
8. Orchard Mesa Middle School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
9. Grand Mesa Middle School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students
10. Grand Valley Middle School
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Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mesa County, CO
Mesa County, CO has 37 elementary schools with 11,616 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 Mesa County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Mesa County 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. Loma Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
7. Tope Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
8. Monument Ridge Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
9. Pomona Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students
10. Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mesa County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mesa County, CO has a total population of 155,703 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mesa County, 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 County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mesa County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mesa County, CO.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mesa County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
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