For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,285 students in 81504, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 81504, CO are Chatfield Elementary School, Independence Academy and Fruitvale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 81504 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 81504, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81504, CO Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chatfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3188 D1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-4930
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-4930
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6850
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6850
Grades: PK-8
| 485 students
Rank: #33.
Fruitvale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
585 30 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5930
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5930
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Thunder Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3063 F1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5870
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5870
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #55.
Pear Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
432 30 1/4 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5960
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5960
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Center Preschool
Magnet School
2935 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5100
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5100
Grades: PK
| 103 students
81504, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3130 E1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6200
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 81504, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 81504, CO include Chatfield Elementary School, Independence Academy and Fruitvale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81504?
6 public preschools are located in 81504.
What is the racial composition of students in 81504?
81504 public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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