Best 81501 Colorado Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,683 students in 81501, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 81501, CO are Dual Immersion Academy School, Tope Elementary School and Orchard Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 81501 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 81501, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81501, CO Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dual Immersion Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
552 A West Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6070
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tope Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2220 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-7070
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Orchard Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 Orchard Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-7560
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Chipeta Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Chipeta Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Nisley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
543 28-3/4 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 81501 Colorado

81501, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
624 N 9th St
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
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
2115 Grand Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6600
Gr: K-12
360 28 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-1521
Gr: 5-12
410 Hill Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5400
Gr: PK
519 North 18th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5682
Gr: PK
310 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-4350
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 81501, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 81501, CO include Dual Immersion Academy School, Tope Elementary School and Orchard Avenue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81501?
5 public preschools are located in 81501.
What is the racial composition of students in 81501?
81501 public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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