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Best 81501 Colorado ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,334 students in 81501, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 81501, CO are Grand Junction High School, Grand River Academy and R-5 High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 81501 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81501, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 81501 have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grand Junction High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81501, CO ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Junction High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 N 5th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,590 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
R-5 High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
455 N. 22nd St.ste. B
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6880
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
Alternative School
360 28 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 60%
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81501, Colorado ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
624 N 9th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
830 Gunnison Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5020
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
2115 Grand Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6600
Gr: K-12
360 28 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-1521
Gr: 5-12
410 Hill Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5400
Gr: PK
519 North 18th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5682
Gr: PK
310 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-4350
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 81501, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 81501, CO include Grand Junction High School, Grand River Academy and R-5 High School.
How many public high schools are located in 81501?
4 public high schools are located in 81501.
What is the racial composition of students in 81501?
81501 public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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