Schools near ZIP 81526

5 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Palisade

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

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Taylor Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
1.5 mi
40%
±0 vs state
51%
+5 vs state
31%
−5 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 42% in 2022-23 → 41% in 2025-26 43% 20% 310 White 85%
Palisade High School
Grades 9–12 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
2.0 mi
33%
−4 vs state
58%
−5 vs state
— 7% Average of math, English and science: 53% in 2022-23 → 46% in 2025-26 51% 10% 1,073 White 66%
Mount Garfield Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
3.5 mi
25%
−9 vs state
34%
−9 vs state
31%
−4 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 23% in 2022-23 → 30% in 2025-26 69% 17% 569 White 60%
Clifton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
5.4 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%
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
5.6 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%

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).