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Mesa County Public Schools

Mesa County, Colorado

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

55

public schools

Total Enrollment

22,204

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Mesa County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Colorado; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Mesa County has 3 district entries. Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 47 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 8 listed communities. GRAND JUNCTION has the most listed schools, with 36 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 29 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 5 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 5 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

4 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

55

in Mesa County

Reported Enrollment

22,204

54 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

5

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary29
Middle9
High9
Other8

3 School Districts in Mesa County

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

47 schools
20,762 students

Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa

4 schools
314 students

De Beque Joint District No. 49 of the counties of Mesa and

1 school
170 students

55 Public Schools in Mesa County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 55 matching schools

Central High School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

GRAND JUNCTION, 81504 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,613 students

Grand Junction High School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

GRAND JUNCTION, 81501 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,522 students

Fruita Monument High School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

FRUITA, 81521 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile10–12High1,304 students

Palisade High School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

PALISADE, 81526 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,125 students

Caprock Academy

State Charter School Institute

GRAND JUNCTION, 81505 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–12Charter899 students

Fruita 8/9 School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

FRUITA, 81521 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only8–9Other704 students

Mount Garfield Middle School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

CLIFTON, 81520 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle581 students

Redlands Middle School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

GRAND JUNCTION, 81507 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle538 students

Grand Mesa Middle School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

GRAND JUNCTION, 81504 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle511 students

Grand River Academy

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

GRAND JUNCTION, 81501 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–12Other508 students

Fruita Middle School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

FRUITA, 81521 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–7Middle496 students

Independence Academy

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

GRAND JUNCTION, 81504 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–8Charter485 students

Rocky Mountain Elementary School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

CLIFTON, 81520 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary469 students

Orchard Mesa Middle School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

GRAND JUNCTION, 81503 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle465 students

Appleton Elementary School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

GRAND JUNCTION, 81505 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary453 students

Bookcliff Middle School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

GRAND JUNCTION, 81504 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle449 students

Thunder Mountain Elementary School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

GRAND JUNCTION, 81504 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary443 students

Pear Park Elementary School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

GRAND JUNCTION, 81504 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary441 students

East Middle School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

GRAND JUNCTION, 81501 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle427 students

Juniper Ridge Community School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

GRAND JUNCTION, 81502 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–8Charter419 students

Mesa County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Mesa County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Colorado. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Mesa County public school directory?

The directory lists 55 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Mesa County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Mesa County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Mesa County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 4 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Mesa County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Mesa County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Mesa County Education OverviewCounty school score: 7/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.