For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,975 students in 81503, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81503, CO are New Emerson School At Columbus, Broadway Elementary School and Mesa View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81503 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81503, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81503, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Emerson School At Columbus
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2660 Unaweep Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6500
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6500
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2248 Broadway
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6430
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6430
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Mesa View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2967 B Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7970
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7970
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2888 B1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7940
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7940
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Dos Rios Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
265 Linden Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7910
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7910
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Orchard Mesa Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2736 C Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6320
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6320
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81503, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81503, CO include New Emerson School At Columbus, Broadway Elementary School and Mesa View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81503?
6 public elementary schools are located in 81503.
What is the racial composition of students in 81503?
81503 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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