For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 7,490 students in Mesa County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mesa County, CO are Mesa Valley Community School, Gateway School and Fruita Monument High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesa County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Mesa County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Mesa County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fruita Monument High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mesa County (2026)
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 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Gateway School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42575 Highway 141
Gateway, CO 81522
(970) 254-7080
Gateway, CO 81522
(970) 254-7080
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Fruita Monument High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1102 Wildcat Ave
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6600
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,427 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Palisade High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3679 G Road
Palisade, CO 81526
(970) 254-4800
Palisade, CO 81526
(970) 254-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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 | 1,832 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Plateau Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
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 | 1,352 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
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 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 Minter Avenue
De Beque, CO 81630
(970) 283-5596
De Beque, CO 81630
(970) 283-5596
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Grand Mesa High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3576
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3576
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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-9 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mesa County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mesa County, CO include Mesa Valley Community School, Gateway School and Fruita Monument High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mesaunty?
13 public high schools are located in Mesaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesaunty?
Mesaunty public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mesaunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mesaunty include: Fruita Monument High School vs. Grand Junction High School, Central High School vs. Grand Junction High School, Palisade High School vs. Grand Junction High School
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