Best Grand Junction Public Charter Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,412 students in Grand Junction, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Grand Junction, CO are Mesa Valley Community School, Caprock Academy and Independence Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Junction, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Grand Junction have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Grand Junction, CO (2026-27)

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%
Rank: #33.
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 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Juniper Ridge Community School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
640 24 1/2 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81502
(970) 639-0884
Gr: K-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Ascent Classical Academy Of Grand Junction
Charter School
545 31 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(720) 541-9809
Gr: K-9 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
631 26 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 314-7894
Gr: PK-3 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Grand Junction, Colorado

Grand Junction, 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%
360 28 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-1521
Gr: 5-12
2248 Broadway
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970) 254-6393
Gr: 6-12
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 charter schools in Grand Junction, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Grand Junction, CO include Mesa Valley Community School, Caprock Academy and Independence Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Grand Junction?
6 public charter schools are located in Grand Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Junction?
Grand Junction public charter schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Grand Junction are often viewed compared to one another?

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