Best Schools in Mesa County, CO
Mesa County, CO has 64 public schools (9 high, 10 middle, 34 elementary) serving 24,834 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Mesa County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mesa County, CO
The top high schools in Mesa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plateau Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
2. Fruita Monument High School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1304 Students
3. Palisade High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1125 Students
4. Grand Junction High School
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Projected Test Scores
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. Delta High School
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Delta County Joint District No. 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
7. 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
8. R-5 High School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 189 Students
9. Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 18 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mesa County, CO
The top middle schools in Mesa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Redlands Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
2. Orchard Mesa Middle School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
3. West Middle School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students
4. Fruita Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 496 Students
5. Plateau Valley Junior High School
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Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 34 Students
6. Delta Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Delta County Joint District No. 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 508 Students
7. Mount Garfield Middle School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
8. Grand Mesa Middle School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students
9. Bookcliff Middle School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
10. East Middle School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mesa County, CO
The top elementary schools in Mesa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wingate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
2. Broadway Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
3. New Emerson School At Columbus
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 139 Students
4. Appleton Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students
5. Scenic Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 267 Students
6. Taylor Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
7. Monument Ridge Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
8. Pomona Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
9. Rim Rock Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
10. Mesa View Elementary School
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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 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
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 County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mesa County, CO
How many schools are in Mesa County, CO?
Mesa County, CO has 64 public schools: 9 high schools, 10 middle schools and 34 elementary schools, serving 24,834 students in total.
How do schools in Mesa County perform on state tests?
On average, 64 schools in Mesa County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Mesa County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mesa County?
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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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mesa County
7 places in Mesa County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (2)
- Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 (45 schools)
- Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa (4 schools)