Best 81503 Colorado Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,257 students in 81503, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 81503, CO are Broadway Elementary School, Mesa View Elementary School and Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 81503 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 81503, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81503, CO Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2248 Broadway
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6430
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Mesa View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2967 B Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7970
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2888 B1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7940
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Dos Rios Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
265 Linden Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7910
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 81503, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 81503, CO include Broadway Elementary School, Mesa View Elementary School and Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81503?
4 public preschools are located in 81503.
What is the racial composition of students in 81503?
81503 public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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