For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 8,730 students in Mesa County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Mesa County, CO are Plateau Valley High School, Fruita Monument High School and Palisade High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesa County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Mesa County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Mesa County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fruita Monument High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mesa County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plateau Valley High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Fruita Monument High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1102 Wildcat Ave
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6600
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6600
Grades: 10-12
| 1,381 students
Rank: #33.
Palisade High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3679 G Road
Palisade, CO 81526
(970) 254-4800
Palisade, CO 81526
(970) 254-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,108 students
Rank: #44.
Mesa Valley Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
609 25 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-7202
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-7202
Grades: K-12
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Caprock Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
714 24 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 243-1771
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 243-1771
Grades: K-12
| 883 students
Rank: #66.
Grand Junction High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 N 5th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6900
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,479 students
Rank: #77.
Gateway School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
42575 Highway 141
Gateway, CO 81522
(970) 254-7080
Gateway, CO 81522
(970) 254-7080
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students
Rank: #88.
Grand River Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 N 14th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Grades: K-12
| 513 students
Rank: #99.
Fruita 8/9 School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1835 J Road
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6720
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6720
Grades: 8-9
| 740 students
Rank: #1010.
Central High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3130 E1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6200
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,630 students
Rank: #1111.
Grand Mesa High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3576
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3576
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #1212.
De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 Minter Avenue
De Beque, CO 81630
(970) 283-5596
De Beque, CO 81630
(970) 283-5596
Grades: PK-12
| 170 students
Rank: #1313.
R-5 High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 N. 22nd St.ste. B
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6880
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6880
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
Alternative School
360 28 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Grades: 5-12
| 13 students
Mesa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3130 E1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6200
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
624 N 9th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
730 Minter Avenue
De Beque, CO 81630
(970) 283-5418
De Beque, CO 81630
(970) 283-5418
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
2115 Grand Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6600
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6600
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Glade Park Community School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
16250 Ds Rd
Glade Park, CO 81523
(970) 242-1461
Glade Park, CO 81523
(970) 242-1461
Grades: K-5
| 19 students
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
360 28 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(303) 866-6600
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(303) 866-6600
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
2248 Broadway
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970) 254-6393
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970) 254-6393
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
410 Hill Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5400
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5400
Grades: PK
| n/a students
School Without Walls (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
310 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-4350
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mesa County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Mesa County, CO include Plateau Valley High School, Fruita Monument High School and Palisade High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mesa County, CO?
14 public high schools are located in Mesa County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesa County, CO?
Mesa County, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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