Best 81505 Colorado Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,049 students in 81505, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 81505, CO are Mesa Valley Community School and Caprock Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 81505 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 81505, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81505, CO Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mesa Valley Community School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
609 25 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-7202
Gr: 6-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Caprock Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
714 24 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 243-1771
Gr: K-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 81505, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 81505, CO include Mesa Valley Community School and Caprock Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 81505?
2 public charter schools are located in 81505.
What is the racial composition of students in 81505?
81505 public charter schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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