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Best 81501 Colorado Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,334 students in 81501, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 81501, CO are Grand Junction High School, Grand River Academy and R-5 High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 81501 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81501, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81501 have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grand Junction High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81501, CO Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Junction High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 N 5th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,590 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Grand River Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N 14th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Gr: K-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
R-5 High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
455 N. 22nd St.ste. B
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6880
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
Alternative School
360 28 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 60%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 81501 Colorado

81501, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
624 N 9th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
830 Gunnison Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5020
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
2115 Grand Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6600
Gr: K-12
360 28 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-1521
Gr: 5-12
410 Hill Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5400
Gr: PK
519 North 18th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5682
Gr: PK
310 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-4350
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 15%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 81501, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 81501, CO include Grand Junction High School, Grand River Academy and R-5 High School.
How many public high schools are located in 81501?
4 public high schools are located in 81501.
What is the racial composition of students in 81501?
81501 public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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