For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,842 students in Grand Junction, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Grand Junction, CO are Mesa Valley Community School, Caprock Academy and Grand Junction High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Junction, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Grand Junction have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Grand Junction, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Caprock Academy, with ≥90% 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 Public High Schools in Grand Junction, CO (2025)
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 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Grand Junction High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 N 5th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6900
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,590 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Central High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3130 E1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6200
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,443 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Grand River Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 N 14th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Gr: K-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
R-5 High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 N. 22nd St.ste. B
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6880
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
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-8445
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Grand Junction, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
624 N 9th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
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
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
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6600
Gr: K-12
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
360 28 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-1521
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-1521
Gr: 5-12
2248 Broadway
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970) 254-6393
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970) 254-6393
Gr: 6-12
519 North 18th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5682
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5682
Gr: PK
School Without Walls (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
310 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-4350
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-4350
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Grand Junction, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Grand Junction, CO include Mesa Valley Community School, Caprock Academy and Grand Junction High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grand Junction?
7 public high schools are located in Grand Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Junction?
Grand Junction 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).
Which public high schools in Grand Junction are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Grand Junction include: Central High School vs. Grand Junction High School, Grand River Academy vs. Caprock Academy, Grand Junction High School vs. Central High School
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