Best 81504 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,862 students in 81504, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81504, CO are Independence Academy, Bookcliff Middle School and Grand Mesa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 81504 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81504, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81504, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
675 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6850
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Bookcliff Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2935 Orchard Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6220
Gr: 6-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Grand Mesa Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
585 31-1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Ascent Classical Academy Of Grand Junction
Charter School
545 31 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(720) 541-9809
Gr: K-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81504, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81504, CO include Independence Academy, Bookcliff Middle School and Grand Mesa Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81504?
4 public middle schools are located in 81504.
What is the racial composition of students in 81504?
81504 public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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