| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa County Valley School District 51 | Grand Junction | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 20,762 | 47 | PK–12 | 14 |
| Plateau Valley School District 50 | Collbran | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 314 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| De Beque School District 49-JT | De Beque | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 170 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Mesa County compares
Together they enroll 21,246 students across 52 schools. The largest is Mesa County Valley School District 51 with 20,762 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Colorado average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Mesa County, Colorado
Mesa County has 3 public school districts covering 18 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mesa County is Mesa County Valley School District 51 (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CMAS 2025), ranked against all districts in Colorado. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Mesa County, CO?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Mesa County, CO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Mesa County, CO?
Of the districts serving Mesa County, Mesa County Valley School District 51 has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 68th percentile among Colorado school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Colorado reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Colorado and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Colorado only, never across state lines.