For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,281 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 28% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Mesa County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter 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 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Monument View Montessori 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
Gr: PK-5 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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.
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
Mesa Valley Enrichment Program
Charter School
609 25 Rd.
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-7202
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-7202
Gr: K-6
Mesa County 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%
730 Minter Avenue
De Beque, CO 81630
(970) 283-5418
De Beque, CO 81630
(970) 283-5418
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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%
1835 J Road
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6720
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6720
Gr: 8-9 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
2115 Grand Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6600
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6600
Gr: K-12
16250 Ds Rd
Glade Park, CO 81523
(970) 242-1461
Glade Park, CO 81523
(970) 242-1461
Gr: K-5 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 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?
7 public charter schools are located in Mesaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesaunty?
Mesaunty public charter schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (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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