For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 526 students in 81501, CO.
The top ranked public middle school in 81501, CO is Grand River Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 81501 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81501, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81501, CO ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand River Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 N 14th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Gr: K-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
Alternative School
360 28 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 60%
81501, Colorado ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
624 N 9th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
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
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
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6600
Gr: K-12
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
360 28 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-1521
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-1521
Gr: 5-12
519 North 18th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5682
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5682
Gr: PK
School Without Walls (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
310 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-4350
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-4350
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 81501, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 81501, CO include Grand River Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 81501?
2 public middle schools are located in 81501.
What is the racial composition of students in 81501?
81501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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