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Best Grand Junction Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public preschools serving 6,336 students in Grand Junction, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Grand Junction, CO are Wingate Elementary School, Broadway Elementary School and Appleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Junction, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Grand Junction have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Grand Junction, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wingate Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
351 South Camp Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970) 254-4960
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Appleton Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2358 H Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Dual Immersion Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
552 A West Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6070
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Tope Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2220 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-7070
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Orchard Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 Orchard Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-7560
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Chatfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3188 D1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-4930
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Independence Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
675 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6850
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Pomona Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
588 25-1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-4990
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Chipeta Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Chipeta Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Fruitvale Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
585 30 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5930
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
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%
Rank: #1515.
Thunder Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3063 F1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5870
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1616.
Pear Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
432 30 1/4 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1717.
Nisley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
543 28-3/4 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Center Preschool
2935 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5100
Gr: PK | 53 students Minority enrollment: 36%
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
Gr: PK-3 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Grand Junction, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Grand Junction, CO include Wingate Elementary School, Broadway Elementary School and Appleton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grand Junction?
19 public preschools are located in Grand Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Junction?
Grand Junction public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Grand Junction are often viewed compared to one another?

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