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 53% (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 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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-3 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 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 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Wildflower Montessori Public School Of Colorado Grand Valley
Charter School
631 26 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 314-7894
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 314-7894
Gr: PK-3 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 53% (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, Mesa Valley Community School vs. Independence Academy, Caprock Academy vs. Independence Academy
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