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Best 81501 Colorado ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,209 students in 81501, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81501, CO are Dual Immersion Academy School, Tope Elementary School and Orchard Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 81501 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81501, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81501, CO ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dual Immersion Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
552 A West Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6070
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tope Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2220 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-7070
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Orchard Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 Orchard Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-7560
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #44.
Chipeta Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Chipeta Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
Grand River Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N 14th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Grades: K-12
| 516 students
Rank: #66.
Nisley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
543 28-3/4 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
Alternative School
360 28 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Grades: 5-12
| 10 students
[+] Show Closed ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in 81501 Colorado

81501, Colorado ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Columbine Elementary School (Closed 2009)
624 N 9th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
East Middle School (Closed 2023)
830 Gunnison Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Fruita Monument High School (Closed 2023)
2115 Grand Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6600
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
360 28 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-1521
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Hawthorne Building (Closed 2011)
410 Hill Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5400
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Lincoln Park Preschool (Closed 2023)
519 North 18th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5682
Grades: PK
| n/a students
School Without Walls (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
310 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81501, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81501, CO include Dual Immersion Academy School, Tope Elementary School and Orchard Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81501?
7 public elementary schools are located in 81501.
What is the racial composition of students in 81501?
81501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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