For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 40 students in 81506, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 680 private students). 6% of all K-12 students in 81506, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
Public schools in zipcode 81506 have a diversity score of 0.31, which is less than the Colorado public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81506, CO Public Schools (2026)
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Wildflower Montessori Public School Of Colorado Grand Valley
Charter School
631 26 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 314-7894
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 314-7894
Gr: PK-3 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in 81506, CO?
1 public schools are located in 81506, CO.
What percentage of students in 81506 go to public school?
6% of all K-12 students in 81506 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 81506?
81506 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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