Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 81503

26 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Grand Junction

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Mesa View Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
0.9 mi
45%
+5 vs state
50%
+4 vs state
32%
−4 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 44% in 2022-23 → 42% in 2025-26 55% 20% 375 White 73%
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
1.8 mi
39%
−1 vs state
44%
−2 vs state
26%
−13 vs state · 2024-25
Average of math, English and science: 42% in 2022-23 → 41% in 2025-26 62% 23% 289 White 70%
Pear Park Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
2.3 mi
33%
−6 vs state
32%
−14 vs state
16%
−20 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 20% in 2022-23 → 27% in 2025-26 71% 20% 428 White 62%
Chatfield Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
2.9 mi
34%
−5 vs state
40%
−7 vs state
32%
−4 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 39% in 2022-23 → 35% in 2025-26 63% 21% 371 White 65%
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
3.2 mi
20%
−20 vs state
20%
−26 vs state
9%
−27 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 16% in 2022-23 → 16% in 2025-26 79% 21% 395 White 54%
Orchard Mesa Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
3.4 mi
33%
−1 vs state
42%
−2 vs state
36%
±0 vs state
14% Average of math, English and science: 23% in 2022-23 → 37% in 2025-26 59% 16% 560 White 69%
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction
Grades K–9 Charter · State Charter School Institute
3.4 mi
23%
−14 vs state
28%
−17 vs state
19%
−17 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 30% in 2023-24 → 23% in 2025-26 55% 12% 457 White 74%
Bookcliff Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
3.5 mi
16%
−18 vs state
32%
−12 vs state
16%
−19 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 22% in 2022-23 → 22% in 2025-26 73% 21% 525 Hispanic 49%
Central High School
Grades 9–12 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
3.8 mi
25%
−12 vs state
55%
−8 vs state
17%
−8 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 35% in 2022-23 → 33% in 2025-26 58% 15% 1,352 White 57%
Nisley Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
3.8 mi
20%
−20 vs state · 2024-25
20%
−24 vs state · 2024-25
23%
−16 vs state · 2024-25
Average of math, English and science: 19% in 2021-22 → 20% in 2024-25 82% 18% 346 White 53%
Fruitvale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
3.9 mi
20%
−20 vs state
26%
−20 vs state
13%
−23 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 20% in 2022-23 → 19% in 2025-26 70% 21% 358 White 62%
Dos Rios Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
3.9 mi
35%
−5 vs state
41%
−6 vs state
16%
−20 vs state
11% Average of math, English and science: 20% in 2022-23 → 31% in 2025-26 80% 20% 293 White 65%
R-5 High School
Grades 9–12 Alternative · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
3.9 mi —
21%
— Average of math, English and science: 20% in 2022-23 → 21% in 2024-25 66% 18% 207 White 52%
Grand Mesa Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
4.0 mi
15%
−20 vs state
21%
−22 vs state
21%
−14 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 15% in 2022-23 → 19% in 2025-26 64% 19% 476 White 57%
New Emerson School at Columbus
Grades K–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
4.0 mi
54%
+15 vs state
64%
+18 vs state
72%
+36 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 63% in 2022-23 → 63% in 2025-26 — 10% 138 White 83%
Grand River Academy
Grades K–12 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
4.3 mi
19%
44%
−2 vs state
— 4% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 44% in 2025-26 61% 17% 461 White 76%
Thunder Mountain Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
4.4 mi
27%
−13 vs state
38%
−8 vs state
12%
−25 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 23% in 2022-23 → 25% in 2025-26 54% 19% 432 White 65%
Chipeta Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
4.6 mi
33%
−7 vs state
41%
−6 vs state
33%
−3 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 29% in 2022-23 → 35% in 2025-26 76% 21% 364 White 53%
Clifton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
4.7 mi
12%
−27 vs state · 2024-25
15%
−27 vs state · 2024-25
13%
−25 vs state · 2023-24
Average of math, English and science: 14% in 2021-22 → 12% in 2024-25 75% 20% 346 White 60%
Orchard Avenue Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
4.7 mi
33%
−7 vs state
40%
−6 vs state
37%
+1 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 41% in 2022-23 → 37% in 2025-26 61% 19% 319 White 75%
Independence Academy
Grades PK–8 Charter · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
5.0 mi
37%
±0 vs state
47%
+3 vs state
43%
+7 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 42% in 2025-26 88% 7% 491 White 84%
Grand Junction High School
Grades 9–12 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
5.2 mi
38%
±0 vs state
69%
+5 vs state
35%
+10 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 48% in 2022-23 → 53% in 2025-26 43% 11% 1,832 White 69%
Tope Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
5.4 mi
39%
−1 vs state
51%
+5 vs state
31%
−6 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 43% in 2022-23 → 40% in 2025-26 47% 17% 370 White 68%
Dual Immersion Academy School
Grades PK–5 Alternative · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
5.4 mi
26%
−14 vs state
44%
−3 vs state
24%
−12 vs state
14% Average of math, English and science: 45% in 2022-23 → 31% in 2025-26 94% 8% 310 Hispanic 75%
West Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
5.7 mi
26%
−9 vs state
33%
−10 vs state
28%
−8 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 31% in 2022-23 → 29% in 2025-26 52% 19% 468 White 67%
Juniper Ridge Community School
Grades K–8 Charter · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
5.9 mi
8%
−24 vs state
24%
−20 vs state
26%
−12 vs state · 2024-25
3% Average of math, English and science: 27% in 2022-23 → 24% in 2025-26 58% 11% 375 White 81%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).