For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 479 students in 81501, CO.
Public middle schools in zipcode 81501 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81501, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81501, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
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Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
Alternative School
360 28 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Gr: 5-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public middle schools are located in 81501, CO?
2 public middle schools are located in 81501, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 81501?
81501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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