For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,065 students in 81505, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in 81505, CO are Mesa Valley Community School and Caprock Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø charter schools in zipcode 81505 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 81505, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81505, CO ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mesa Valley Community School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 25 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-7202
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-7202
Grades: 6-12
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Caprock Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
714 24 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 243-1771
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 243-1771
Grades: K-12
| 895 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mesa Valley Enrichment Program
Charter School
609 25 Rd.
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-7202
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-7202
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 81505, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in 81505, CO include Mesa Valley Community School and Caprock Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 81505?
3 public charter schools are located in 81505.
What is the racial composition of students in 81505?
81505 public charter schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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