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Best 81501 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,227 students in 81501, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 218 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 81501, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public 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.
Public schools in zipcode 81501 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81501, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81501, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
Alternative School
360 28 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Gr: 5-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 81501, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 81501, CO include Dual Immersion Academy School, Tope Elementary School and Orchard Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 81501?
9 public schools are located in 81501.
What percentage of students in 81501 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 81501 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81501?
81501 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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