Top 5 Best 81503 Colorado Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,923 students in 81503, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 81503, CO are New Emerson School At Columbus, Broadway Elementary School and Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 81503 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 81503, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81503, CO Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Emerson School At Columbus
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2660 Unaweep Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6500
Grades: K-5
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Broadway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2248 Broadway
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6430
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2888 B1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7940
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
Mesa View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2967 B Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7970
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #55.
Dos Rios Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
265 Linden Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7910
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #66.
Orchard Mesa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2736 C Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6320
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 81503, CO?
How many public schools are located in 81503?
6 public schools are located in 81503.
What is the racial composition of students in 81503?
81503 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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