For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 466 students in the neighborhood of Pear Park, Grand Junction, CO.
The top ranked public school in Pear Park is Pear Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pear Park, Grand Junction, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Pear Park, Grand Junction, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pear Park Elementary 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
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
Alternative School
360 28 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Grades: 5-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pear Park, Grand Junction, CO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pear Park, Grand Junction, CO include Pear Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pear Park, Grand Junction?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pear Park, Grand Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pear Park, Grand Junction?
the neighborhood of Pear Park, Grand Junction public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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