Top 3 Best 81501 Colorado Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,279 students in 81501, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 81501, CO are Grand Junction High School, Grand River Academy and R-5 High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 81501 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 81501, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81501 have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grand Junction High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81501, CO Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Junction High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 N 5th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,479 students
Rank: #22.
Grand River Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N 14th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Grades: K-12
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
R-5 High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
455 N. 22nd St.ste. B
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6880
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
Alternative School
360 28 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Grades: 5-12
| 13 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 81501 Colorado

81501, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
624 N 9th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
2115 Grand Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6600
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
360 28 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(303) 866-6600
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
410 Hill Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5400
Grades: PK
| n/a students
310 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 81501, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 81501, CO include Grand Junction High School, Grand River Academy and R-5 High School.
How many public high schools are located in 81501, CO?
4 public high schools are located in 81501, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 81501, CO?
81501, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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