For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,066 students in Mesa County, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in Mesa County, CO are Mesa Valley Community School, Monument View Montessori Charter School and Caprock Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesa County, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Mesa County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Mesa County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mesa Valley Community School
Magnet School
Charter 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
Grades: K-12
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Monument View Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1956 Hwy 6 And 50 Building A
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-3798
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-3798
Grades: PK-5
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Caprock Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 899 students
Rank: #44.
Independence Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
Juniper Ridge Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 419 students
Mesa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3130 E1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6200
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
624 N 9th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
730 Minter Avenue
De Beque, CO 81630
(970) 283-5418
De Beque, CO 81630
(970) 283-5418
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
2115 Grand Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6600
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6600
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Glade Park Community School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
16250 Ds Rd
Glade Park, CO 81523
(970) 242-1461
Glade Park, CO 81523
(970) 242-1461
Grades: K-5
| 19 students
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
360 28 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(303) 866-6600
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(303) 866-6600
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
2248 Broadway
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970) 254-6393
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970) 254-6393
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
410 Hill Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5400
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5400
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Mesa County, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Mesa County, CO include Mesa Valley Community School, Monument View Montessori Charter School and Caprock Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Mesaunty?
5 public charter schools are located in Mesaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesaunty?
Mesaunty public charter schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Mesaunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Mesaunty include: Juniper Ridge Community School vs. Independence Academy, Caprock Academy vs. Independence Academy, Mesa Valley Community School vs. Caprock Academy
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