For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,518 students in 81501, CO.
Public high schools in zipcode 81501 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81501, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81501 have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81501, CO Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
Alternative School
360 28 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Gr: 5-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
81501, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
624 N 9th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
830 Gunnison Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5020
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5020
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
360 28 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-1521
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-1521
Gr: 5-12
519 North 18th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5682
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5682
Gr: PK
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
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
81501 public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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