For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,517 students in 81505, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81505, CO are Mesa Valley Community School, Caprock Academy and West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 81505 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81505, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81505, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mesa Valley Community School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 25 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-7202
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
714 24 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 243-1771
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 243-1771
Gr: K-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
West Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 W Orchard Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-5090
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-5090
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 81505, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 81505, CO include Mesa Valley Community School, Caprock Academy and West Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81505?
3 public middle schools are located in 81505.
What is the racial composition of students in 81505?
81505 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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