Best 81416 Colorado Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,005 students in 81416, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 81416, CO are Delta High School, Vision Charter Academy and Grand Mesa Choice Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 81416 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81416, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81416 have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Delta High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81416, CO Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delta High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 Pioneer Road
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8031
Gr: 9-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Vision Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1080 Pioneer Rd
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8226
Gr: K-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Grand Mesa Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 81416, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 81416, CO include Delta High School, Vision Charter Academy and Grand Mesa Choice Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 81416?
3 public high schools are located in 81416.
What is the racial composition of students in 81416?
81416 public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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