For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,726 students in 81501, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 81501, CO are Tope Elementary School, Dual Immersion Academy School and Orchard Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 81501 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 81501, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81501, CO Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2220 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-7070
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-7070
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Dual Immersion Academy School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
552 A West Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6070
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6070
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Orchard Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Orchard Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-7560
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-7560
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Chipeta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Chipeta Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #55.
Nisley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
543 28-3/4 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5900
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Park Preschool
Magnet School
519 North 18th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5682
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5682
Grades: PK
| n/a students
81501, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
624 N 9th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
2115 Grand Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6600
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6600
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
360 28 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(303) 866-6600
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(303) 866-6600
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
410 Hill Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5400
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5400
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 81501, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 81501, CO include Tope Elementary School, Dual Immersion Academy School and Orchard Avenue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81501?
6 public preschools are located in 81501.
What is the racial composition of students in 81501?
81501 public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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