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Schools in Grand Junction, CO
Public schools, enrollment data, student-teacher ratios, and higher education.
Grand Junction has 32 public schools
with a total enrollment of 14,486 students
and 876 teachers.
There are 19 elementary, 6 middle, and 2 high schools. The average student-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 4 charter schools serve the area.
Public Schools (32)
Source: NCES 2022-23 data.
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | High | 1,613 | 83 | 19.4:1 |
| Grand Junction High School | High | 1,522 | 80 | 19.0:1 |
| Caprock Academy (Charter) | Other | 899 | 62 | 14.5:1 |
| Redlands Middle School | Middle | 538 | 32 | 16.8:1 |
| Grand Mesa Middle School | Middle | 511 | 37 | 13.8:1 |
| Grand River Academy | Other | 508 | 31 | 16.4:1 |
| Independence Academy (Charter) | Elementary | 485 | 28 | 17.3:1 |
| Orchard Mesa Middle School | Middle | 465 | 28 | 16.6:1 |
| Appleton Elementary School | Elementary | 453 | 25 | 18.1:1 |
| Bookcliff Middle School | Middle | 449 | 33 | 13.6:1 |
| Thunder Mountain Elementary School | Elementary | 443 | 28 | 15.8:1 |
| Pear Park Elementary School | Elementary | 441 | 29 | 15.2:1 |
| East Middle School | Middle | 427 | 26 | 16.4:1 |
| Juniper Ridge Community School (Charter) | Elementary | 419 | 28 | 15.0:1 |
| Fruitvale Elementary School | Elementary | 412 | 29 | 14.2:1 |
| Chatfield Elementary School | Elementary | 401 | 22 | 18.2:1 |
| Mesa View Elementary School | Elementary | 389 | 24 | 16.2:1 |
| Wingate Elementary School | Elementary | 379 | 24 | 15.8:1 |
| Chipeta Elementary School | Elementary | 375 | 26 | 14.4:1 |
| Tope Elementary School | Elementary | 365 | 17 | 21.5:1 |
| Nisley Elementary School | Elementary | 349 | 26 | 13.4:1 |
| Pomona Elementary School | Elementary | 347 | 23 | 15.1:1 |
| Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School | Elementary | 342 | 21 | 16.3:1 |
| Orchard Avenue Elementary School | Elementary | 337 | 24 | 14.0:1 |
| West Middle School | Middle | 316 | 21 | 15.0:1 |
| Broadway Elementary School | Elementary | 301 | 17 | 17.7:1 |
| Dos Rios Elementary School | Elementary | 287 | 18 | 15.9:1 |
| Scenic Elementary School | Elementary | 267 | 14 | 19.1:1 |
| Mesa Valley Community School (Charter) | Other | 204 | 12 | 17.0:1 |
| New Emerson School at Columbus | Elementary | 139 | 8 | 17.4:1 |
| Career Center Preschool | — | 103 | 0 | — |
| Lincoln Park Preschool | — | — | 0 | — |
Colleges & Universities (2)
| Institution | Type | Highest Degree | Enrollment | Tuition (In-State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Mesa University | Public | Graduate | 10,133 | $9,712 |
| Intellitec College-Grand Junction | Private For-Profit | Associate | 1,859 | — |