For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,975 students in 81503, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81503, CO are New Emerson School At Columbus, Broadway Elementary School and Mesa View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 81503 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81503, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81503, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Emerson School At Columbus
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2660 Unaweep Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6500
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6500
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2248 Broadway
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6430
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6430
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Mesa View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2967 B Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7970
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7970
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2888 B1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7940
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7940
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Dos Rios Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
265 Linden Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7910
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7910
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Orchard Mesa Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2736 C Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6320
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6320
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 81503, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 81503, CO include New Emerson School At Columbus, Broadway Elementary School and Mesa View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81503?
6 public elementary schools are located in 81503.
What is the racial composition of students in 81503?
81503 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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