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Best Mesa County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 6,729 students in Mesa County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mesa County, CO are Redlands Middle School, Plateau Valley Junior High School and Mesa Valley Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesa County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Mesa County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Mesa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redlands Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 Broadway
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970) 254-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Plateau Valley Junior High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Gr: 7-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Mesa Valley Community School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
609 25 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-7202
Gr: 6-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Gateway School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42575 Highway 141
Gateway, CO 81522
(970) 254-7080
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Caprock Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
714 24 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 243-1771
Gr: K-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Independence Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
675 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6850
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
West Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
123 W Orchard Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-5090
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Fruita Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1835 J Rd
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6570
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Mount Garfield Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3475 Front Street
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4720
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Bookcliff Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2935 Orchard Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6220
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Orchard Mesa Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2736 Unaweep Ave #a
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6320
Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Minter Avenue
De Beque, CO 81630
(970) 283-5596
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Grand Mesa Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
585 31-1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1414.
Juniper Ridge Community School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
640 24 1/2 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81502
(970) 639-0884
Gr: K-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Ascent Classical Academy Of Grand Junction
Charter School
545 31 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(720) 541-9809
Gr: K-9 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
Alternative School
360 28 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Gr: 5-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mesa County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mesa County, CO include Redlands Middle School, Plateau Valley Junior High School and Mesa Valley Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mesaunty?
17 public middle schools are located in Mesaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesaunty?
Mesaunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mesaunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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