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Mesa County

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Welcome to the diverse landscapes and vibrant communities of Mesa County, Colorado. Situated in the western part of the state, Mesa County comprises cities and towns such as Grand Junction, Fruita, and Palisade, creating a dynamic blend of outdoor adventure and agricultural richness.

With a population that embraces the county’s natural wonders and cultural heritage, Mesa County is home to residents who value the combination of stunning scenery and the opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Nature enthusiasts will find abundant opportunities to explore the county’s natural beauty, with iconic locations such as the Colorado National Monument providing breathtaking red rock formations, hiking trails, and panoramic views of the Grand Valley. The Grand Mesa, one of the largest flat-topped mountains in the world, offers a haven for outdoor activities, including fishing, hiking, and scenic drives.

Mesa County’s cultural richness is evident in its cities, with Grand Junction serving as a hub for arts, events, and a vibrant downtown scene. The annual Palisade Peach Festival celebrates the county’s agricultural bounty, featuring local produce, live music, and community spirit.

Embrace the diversity and outdoor splendor of Mesa County, where natural wonders harmoniously blend with cultural vibrancy. Whether you’re exploring red rock formations, indulging in agricultural delights, or participating in community events, Mesa County invites you to experience the best of Colorado living.

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Schools In The Area

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Rocky Mountain Elementary School 970-254-4900 public KG-5
West Middle School 970-254-5090 public 6-8
Orchard Avenue Elementary School 970-254-7560 public KG-5
Chipeta Elementary School 970-254-6825 public KG-5
Tope Elementary School 970-254-7070 public PK-5
Dual Immersion Academy School 970-254-6070 public PK-5
Palisade High School 970-254-4800 public 9-12
Central High School 970-254-6200 public 9-12
R-5 High School 970-254-6880 public 9-12
Grand Junction High School 970-254-6900 public 9-12
Mesa Valley Community School 970-254-7202 public 6-12
Grand River Academy 970-254-5343 public KG-12
Caprock Academy 970-243-1771 public KG-12
Redlands Middle School 970-254-7000 public 6-8
Fruita Middle School 970-254-6570 public 6-8
Fruita Middle School 970-254-6720 public 6-8
Fruita Monument High School 970-254-6600 public 9-12
De Beque Junior / Senior High School 970-283-5596 public 7-12
Plateau Valley Middle School 970-487-3547 public 6-8
Plateau Valley High School 970-487-3547 public 9-12
Mount Garfield Middle School 970-254-4720 public 6-8
New Emerson School at Columbus 970-254-6500 public KG-5
Dos Rios Elementary School 970-254-7910 public PK-5
Fruitvale Elementary School 970-254-5930 public KG-5
Chatfield Elementary School 970-254-4930 public KG-5
Taylor Elementary School 970-254-4870 public PK-5
Clifton Elementary School 970-254-4760 public PK-5
Mesa View Elementary School 970-254-7970 public PK-5
Pear Park Elementary School 970-254-5960 public PK-5
Grand Mesa Middle School 970-254-6270 public 6-8
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School 970-254-7940 public PK-5
Thunder Mountain Elementary School 970-254-5870 public PK-5
Bookcliff Middle School 970-254-6220 public 6-8
Nisley Elementary School 970-254-5900 public PK-5
Orchard Mesa Middle School 970-254-6320 public 6-8
Independence Academy 970-254-6850 public PK-8
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center 970-242-8445 public 5-12 Website
Landmark Baptist School 970-243-7016 private KG-12 Website
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center 970-242-1521 public 5-12 Website
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction 720-541-9809 public KG-9 Website
Life Academy 970-462-7900 private PK-12 Website
Bookcliff Christian School 970-243-2999 private PK-5 Website
Pear Park Baptist School 970-434-4113 private PK-12 Website
Lutheran Church & School of Messiah 970-245-2838 private PK-8 Website
Grand Valley Mennonite School 970-858-4249 private 2-10 Website
Grand Mesa High School 970-487-3576 public 9-12 Website
Gateway School 970-254-7080 public KG-12 Website
Tope Elementary School 970-254-7070 public PK-5
Dual Immersion Academy School 970-254-6070 public PK-5
Dos Rios Elementary School 970-254-7910 public PK-5
Taylor Elementary School 970-254-4870 public PK-5
Clifton Elementary School 970-254-4760 public PK-5
Mesa View Elementary School 970-254-7970 public PK-5
Pear Park Elementary School 970-254-5960 public PK-5
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School 970-254-7940 public PK-5
Thunder Mountain Elementary School 970-254-5870 public PK-5
Nisley Elementary School 970-254-5900 public PK-5
Independence Academy 970-254-6850 public PK-8
Life Academy 970-462-7900 private PK-12 Website
Bookcliff Christian School 970-243-2999 private PK-5 Website
Pear Park Baptist School 970-434-4113 private PK-12 Website
Lutheran Church & School of Messiah 970-245-2838 private PK-8 Website
Rocky Mountain Elementary School 970-254-4900 public KG-5
Orchard Avenue Elementary School 970-254-7560 public KG-5
Chipeta Elementary School 970-254-6825 public KG-5
Tope Elementary School 970-254-7070 public PK-5
Dual Immersion Academy School 970-254-6070 public PK-5
Grand River Academy 970-254-5343 public KG-12
Caprock Academy 970-243-1771 public KG-12
New Emerson School at Columbus 970-254-6500 public KG-5
Dos Rios Elementary School 970-254-7910 public PK-5
Fruitvale Elementary School 970-254-5930 public KG-5
Chatfield Elementary School 970-254-4930 public KG-5
Taylor Elementary School 970-254-4870 public PK-5
Clifton Elementary School 970-254-4760 public PK-5
Mesa View Elementary School 970-254-7970 public PK-5
Pear Park Elementary School 970-254-5960 public PK-5
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School 970-254-7940 public PK-5
Thunder Mountain Elementary School 970-254-5870 public PK-5
Nisley Elementary School 970-254-5900 public PK-5
Independence Academy 970-254-6850 public PK-8
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center 970-242-8445 public 5-12 Website
Landmark Baptist School 970-243-7016 private KG-12 Website
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center 970-242-1521 public 5-12 Website
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction 720-541-9809 public KG-9 Website
Life Academy 970-462-7900 private PK-12 Website
Bookcliff Christian School 970-243-2999 private PK-5 Website
Pear Park Baptist School 970-434-4113 private PK-12 Website
Lutheran Church & School of Messiah 970-245-2838 private PK-8 Website
Grand Valley Mennonite School 970-858-4249 private 2-10 Website
Gateway School 970-254-7080 public KG-12 Website
West Middle School 970-254-5090 public 6-8
Mesa Valley Community School 970-254-7202 public 6-12
Grand River Academy 970-254-5343 public KG-12
Caprock Academy 970-243-1771 public KG-12
Redlands Middle School 970-254-7000 public 6-8
Fruita Middle School 970-254-6570 public 6-8
Fruita Middle School 970-254-6720 public 6-8
De Beque Junior / Senior High School 970-283-5596 public 7-12
Plateau Valley Middle School 970-487-3547 public 6-8
Mount Garfield Middle School 970-254-4720 public 6-8
Grand Mesa Middle School 970-254-6270 public 6-8
Bookcliff Middle School 970-254-6220 public 6-8
Orchard Mesa Middle School 970-254-6320 public 6-8
Independence Academy 970-254-6850 public PK-8
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center 970-242-8445 public 5-12 Website
Landmark Baptist School 970-243-7016 private KG-12 Website
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center 970-242-1521 public 5-12 Website
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction 720-541-9809 public KG-9 Website
Life Academy 970-462-7900 private PK-12 Website
Pear Park Baptist School 970-434-4113 private PK-12 Website
Lutheran Church & School of Messiah 970-245-2838 private PK-8 Website
Grand Valley Mennonite School 970-858-4249 private 2-10 Website
Gateway School 970-254-7080 public KG-12 Website
Palisade High School 970-254-4800 public 9-12
Central High School 970-254-6200 public 9-12
R-5 High School 970-254-6880 public 9-12
Grand Junction High School 970-254-6900 public 9-12
Mesa Valley Community School 970-254-7202 public 6-12
Grand River Academy 970-254-5343 public KG-12
Caprock Academy 970-243-1771 public KG-12
Fruita Monument High School 970-254-6600 public 9-12
De Beque Junior / Senior High School 970-283-5596 public 7-12
Plateau Valley High School 970-487-3547 public 9-12
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center 970-242-8445 public 5-12 Website
Landmark Baptist School 970-243-7016 private KG-12 Website
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center 970-242-1521 public 5-12 Website
Life Academy 970-462-7900 private PK-12 Website
Pear Park Baptist School 970-434-4113 private PK-12 Website
Grand Valley Mennonite School 970-858-4249 private 2-10 Website
Grand Mesa High School 970-487-3576 public 9-12 Website
Gateway School 970-254-7080 public KG-12 Website

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