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Best Mesa County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,089 students in Mesa County, CO (there are 53 public schools, serving 21,194 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
90% of private schools in Mesa County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Mesa County Private Schools (2026-27)

Bookcliff Christian School Photo
Bookcliff Christian School
Gr: PK-9 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
2702 Patterson Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 243-2999
(2)
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Holy Family Catholic School Photo
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
786 26 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 242-6168
(2)
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Map of Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah
Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
840 N 11th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 245-2838
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Map of Pear Park Baptist School
Pear Park Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
3102 E Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 434-4113
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Map of Christian School
Christian School
Gr: 12 | 21 students
Christian
Grand Valley
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 462-7900
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Map of Fruita Montessori
Fruita Montessori
Gr: NS | 11 students
Montessori School
140 N Plum St
Fruita, CO 81521
(602) 614-5216
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Map of Grand Valley Mennonite School
Grand Valley Mennonite School
Gr: 2-10 | 38 students
Mennonite
1345 14 Rd
Loma, CO 81524
(970) 858-4249
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Intermountain Adventist Academy Photo
Intermountain Adventist Academy
Gr: K-8 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13
Seventh Day Adventist
550 25 ½ Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 242-5116
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Landmark Baptist School Photo
Landmark Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
1600 Ute Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 243-7617
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Map of Life Academy
Life Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
Pentecostal
636 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 462-7900
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Mesa County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Christian Community Schools
Christian Community Schools
Gr: 1-12 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Christian
615 I-70 Business Loop
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 434-0205
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Overview

Category
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
10 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMesa County Total Schools
202510
202410
202310
20229
20219
202011
201912
201812
201711
201611
20159
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# Students
1,089 Students
71,255 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMesa County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
2025109160179
2024108153172
2023104155174
2022116155185
2021116153180
2020106148171
2019101148175
201893157172
201797158180
2016101157178
201572138167
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% Average Students of Color
21%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMesa County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
202521%25%34%
202417%25%34%
202319%25%33%
202223%25%33%
202123%25%32%
202023%25%32%
201919%24%31%
201819%23%31%
201719%27%32%
201617%27%32%
201513%27%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
96 Teachers
6,323 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMesa County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
202511:111:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201910:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201711:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
19%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

YearMesa County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
202519%56%55%
202433%57%54%
202333%57%54%
202233%56%54%
202133%56%54%
202033%56%54%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMesa County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
2025161515
2024181515
2023191515
2022191515
2021191515
2020191515
2019191515
2018231515
2017201515
2016201515
2015201515
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMesa County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
202521213
202421212
202321211
202221311
202121211
202021211
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,170
$14,790

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearMesa County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
2025$4,170$14,827$15,012
2024$4,450$13,632$13,254
2023$4,050$12,981$12,626
2022$4,050$12,703$12,187
2021$4,050$12,363$11,800
2020$4,800$11,771$11,512
2019$4,800$11,296$11,293
2018$4,800$11,384$11,017
2017$4,650$10,593$10,708
2016$4,650$10,223$10,356
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Average Summer Program Cost
$1,500
$1,578

Summer Program Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearMesa County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
2025$1,500$1,689$1,152
2024$2,000$1,574$1,128
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2024-2025)

YearMesa County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
202525%29%34%
202425%28%34%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$6,486

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2024-2025)

YearMesa County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
2025$1,500$6,269$7,073
2024$1,500$5,056$6,930
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Average Acceptance Rate
99%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearMesa County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
202599%84%81%
202499%91%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.62

Diversity Score Trends

YearMesa County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
20250.550.630.65
20240.550.630.65
20230.560.620.65
20220.610.620.64
20210.610.630.64
20200.600.630.64
20190.550.620.63
20180.530.620.63
20170.500.620.61
20160.520.620.61
20150.510.620.61
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMesa County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
20253%2%5%
20243%2%5%
20233%2%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20193%2%4%
20183%3%4%
20173%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
70 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMesa County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
20257%9%9%
20247%9%9%
20237%8%9%
202211%9%8%
202111%9%9%
202010%9%9%
201911%9%8%
201811%8%8%
201711%8%8%
201611%8%8%
20156%8%8%
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# Black Students
7 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMesa County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20231%3%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%2%7%
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# White Students
650 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
61%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMesa County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
202561%48%52%
202461%48%52%
202359%48%52%
202249%47%54%
202149%47%54%
202054%47%54%
201962%48%56%
201864%45%56%
201767%46%58%
201665%46%58%
201564%50%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
301 Students
26,007 Students
% of Others Students
28%
37%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMesa County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
202528%37%26%
202428%37%26%
202330%38%25%
202237%39%25%
202137%39%25%
202032%38%24%
201923%38%24%
201821%42%23%
201719%40%22%
201622%40%22%
201528%36%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mesa County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Mesa County, CO include Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah, Pear Park Baptist School, and Holy Family Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Mesaunty?
10 private schools are located in Mesaunty.
How diverse are private schools in Mesaunty?
Mesaunty private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Mesaunty go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Mesaunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mesaunty?
90% of private schools in Mesaunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Mesaunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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