For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,144 students in 81504, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 81504, CO are Chatfield Elementary School, Independence Academy and Fruitvale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 81504 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 81504, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81504, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Rank: #11.
Chatfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3188 D1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-4930
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-4930
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
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 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Fruitvale Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
585 30 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5930
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5930
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Thunder Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3063 F1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5870
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5870
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Pear Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
432 30 1/4 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5960
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
2935 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5100
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5100
Gr: PK | 31 students Minority enrollment: 45%
81504, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
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Location
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What are the top-ranked public preschools in 81504, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 81504, CO include Chatfield Elementary School, Independence Academy and Fruitvale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81504?
6 public preschools are located in 81504.
What is the racial composition of students in 81504?
81504 public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).