ZIP 81506 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 81506

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 81506 (Grand Junction, CO) is associated with Mesa County Valley School District 51 (LEA 0804350) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 51 K-12 schools (45 public, 6 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 3.7 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Intellitec College-Grand Junction about 0.1 miles away (2yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

Mesa County Valley School District 51

LEA ID

0804350

Private school share (ACS)

0.3%

Colleges & universities (5)

Intellitec College-Grand Junction0.1 miles (0.1 km)2yr-private
Colorado Mesa University2.7 miles (4.3 km)4yr-public
Colorado Northwestern Community College68.1 miles (109.6 km)4yr-public
Colorado Mountain College71.0 miles (114.3 km)4yr-public
Western Colorado University95.2 miles (153.2 km)4yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

		Grades
Independence Academy	public	—	—	1.2 miles (1.9 km)
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL	private	—	—	1.5 miles (2.5 km)
LIFE ACADEMY	private	—	—	1.6 miles (2.6 km)
Wildflower Montessori Public School of Colorado Grand Valley	public	—	—	2.1 miles (3.3 km)
Orchard Avenue Elementary School	public	—	—	2.2 miles (3.6 km)
Juniper Ridge Community School	public	—	—	2.3 miles (3.7 km)
Nisley Elementary School	public	—	—	2.3 miles (3.7 km)
Tope Elementary School	public	—	—	2.5 miles (4.0 km)
Fruitvale Elementary School	public	—	—	2.6 miles (4.1 km)
Bookcliff Middle School	public	—	—	2.6 miles (4.2 km)
Thunder Mountain Elementary School	public	—	—	2.8 miles (4.5 km)
Grand Junction High School	public	—	—	3.0 miles (4.8 km)
Career Center Preschool	public	—	—	3.0 miles (4.8 km)
LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL OF MESSIAH	private	—	—	3.0 miles (4.9 km)
West Middle School	public	—	—	3.0 miles (4.9 km)
Pomona Elementary School	public	—	—	3.1 miles (5.0 km)
R-5 High School	public	—	—	3.1 miles (5.0 km)
Grand River Academy	public	—	—	3.1 miles (5.0 km)
Chipeta Elementary School	public	—	—	3.3 miles (5.2 km)
INTERMOUNTAIN ADVENTIST ACADEMY	private	—	—	3.3 miles (5.4 km)
LANDMARK BAPTIST SCHOOL	private	—	—	3.5 miles (5.6 km)
Mesa Valley Enrichment Program	public	—	—	3.6 miles (5.7 km)
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction	public	—	—	3.6 miles (5.7 km)
Mesa Valley Community School	public	—	—	3.6 miles (5.7 km)
Caprock Academy	public	—	—	3.6 miles (5.8 km)
Central High School	public	—	—	3.7 miles (6.0 km)
Grand Mesa Middle School	public	—	—	3.8 miles (6.1 km)
PEAR PARK BAPTIST SCHOOL	private	—	—	3.9 miles (6.3 km)
Pear Park Elementary School	public	—	—	4.0 miles (6.4 km)
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center	public	—	—	4.0 miles (6.5 km)
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center	public	—	—	4.0 miles (6.5 km)
Dual Immersion Academy School	public	—	—	4.2 miles (6.7 km)
Appleton Elementary School	public	—	—	4.5 miles (7.3 km)
Orchard Mesa Middle School	public	—	—	4.7 miles (7.5 km)
New Emerson School at Columbus	public	—	—	4.8 miles (7.7 km)
Chatfield Elementary School	public	—	—	4.9 miles (7.8 km)
Clifton Elementary School	public	—	—	4.9 miles (7.9 km)
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School	public	—	—	5.2 miles (8.3 km)
Scenic Elementary School	public	—	—	5.2 miles (8.4 km)
Dos Rios Elementary School	public	—	—	5.3 miles (8.5 km)
Rocky Mountain Elementary School	public	—	—	5.4 miles (8.7 km)
Mesa View Elementary School	public	—	—	5.9 miles (9.5 km)
Broadway Elementary School	public	—	—	6.1 miles (9.8 km)
Redlands Middle School	public	—	—	6.4 miles (10.3 km)
Mount Garfield Middle School	public	—	—	6.7 miles (10.8 km)
Wingate Elementary School	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.8 km)
Monument View Montessori Charter School	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
Palisade High School	public	—	—	8.7 miles (14.0 km)
Taylor Elementary School	public	—	—	9.6 miles (15.4 km)
Fruita Middle School	public	—	—	9.9 miles (16.0 km)
Fruita 8/9 School	public	—	—	9.9 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 81506

What school district is ZIP code 81506 in?

ZIP 81506 (Grand Junction, CO) maps to Mesa County Valley School District 51 (LEA ID 0804350) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 81506?

US5 lists 51 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 45 public and 6 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 81506 attend private school?

About 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 81506 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	43.1%
High school	17.9%
Less than HS	4.9%
School district	Mesa County Valley School District 51

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