For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 5,480 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Grand Junction, CO (2025)
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 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
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%
Rank: #99.
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 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (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, West Middle School vs. Grand Mesa Middle School, Bookcliff Middle School vs. Grand Mesa Middle School
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