For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 5,512 students in Grand Junction, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grand Junction, CO are Redlands Middle School, Mesa Valley Community School and Caprock Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Junction, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Grand Junction have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Grand Junction, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redlands Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Broadway
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970) 254-7000
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970) 254-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Independence Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6850
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6850
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
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%
Rank: #66.
Bookcliff Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2935 Orchard Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6220
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6220
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Orchard Mesa Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2736 Unaweep Ave #a
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6320
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6320
Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Grand Mesa Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
585 31-1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6270
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Juniper Ridge Community School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
640 24 1/2 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81502
(970) 639-0884
Grand Junction, CO 81502
(970) 639-0884
Gr: K-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Ascent Classical Academy Of Grand Junction
Charter School
545 31 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(720) 541-9809
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(720) 541-9809
Gr: K-9 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Gr: 5-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Grand Junction, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grand Junction, CO include Redlands Middle School, Mesa Valley Community School and Caprock Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Grand Junction?
12 public middle schools are located in Grand Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Junction?
Grand Junction public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Grand Junction are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Grand Junction include: Juniper Ridge Community School vs. Independence Academy, Bookcliff Middle School vs. Grand Mesa Middle School, Grand Mesa Middle School vs. Bookcliff Middle School
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