Intermountain Adventist Academy is agradesK-8ChristianSchool,located in a brand new facility.
IAA strives to offer quality Christian education, tobeacenterofexcellence for academic, spiritualandphysicaldevelopment, aswell asequipping students forcontinuingeducationat higherlevels.
The goal of IAA is to prepare studentstoberesponsiblecitizens,with a strong sense of serviceforothers,loyalty andrespect for Godand country, and a deep loveforlife,truth,morality, andhonesty.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Intermountain Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2017
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
2 courses
AP/Advanced Courses
Robotics
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Where Character and Intellect Meet
- Intermountain Adventist Academy is agradesK-8ChristianSchool,located in a brand new facility. IAAstrivestoofferqualityChristian education, to be a centerofexcellenceforacademic,spiritual and physical development, aswellasequippingstudents forcontinuing education at higherlevels.Thegoal of IAAis to preparestudents to be responsiblecitizens,witha strongsense of servicefor others, loyalty andrespect forGodandcountry, and a deep lovefor life,truth,morality,andhonesty.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Intermountain Adventist Academy often compared to?
Intermountain Adventist Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Life Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Intermountain Adventist Academy offer?
Intermountain Adventist Academy offers 13 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Archery, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cycling, Gymnastics, Indoor Soccer, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball. Intermountain Adventist Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Intermountain Adventist Academy?
The application deadline for Intermountain Adventist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the Intermountain Adventist Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School -- Half Day
August 17, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School -- Half-day
May 20, 2027 (Thursday)
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Intermountain Adventist Academy vs. Life Academy
The nearest high school to Intermountain Adventist Academy is Landmark Baptist School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
840 N 11th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 245-2838
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 245-2838
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Landmark Baptist School ![Landmark Baptist School Photo]( "Landmark Baptist School Photo")
(Baptist)
1600 Ute Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 243-7617
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 243-7617
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
2702 Patterson Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 243-2999
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 243-2999
2 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 215 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
636 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 462-7900
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 462-7900
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Tuition listed
786 26 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 242-6168
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 242-6168
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Landmark Baptist School ![Landmark Baptist School Photo]( "Landmark Baptist School Photo")
(Baptist)
1600 Ute Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 243-7617
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 243-7617
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
2702 Patterson Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 243-2999
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 243-2999
2 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 215 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
636 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 462-7900
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 462-7900
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Tuition listed
Christian School
(Christian)
Grand Valley
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 462-7900
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 462-7900
4.2 miles
Gr: 12 | 21 students Tuition listed
Pear Park Baptist School
(Baptist)
3102 E Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 434-4113
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 434-4113
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
840 N 11th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 245-2838
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 245-2838
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Landmark Baptist School ![Landmark Baptist School Photo]( "Landmark Baptist School Photo")
(Baptist)
1600 Ute Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 243-7617
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 243-7617
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
2702 Patterson Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 243-2999
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 243-2999
2 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 215 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
636 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 462-7900
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 462-7900
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Tuition listed
786 26 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 242-6168
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 242-6168
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
840 N 11th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 245-2838
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 245-2838
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Landmark Baptist School ![Landmark Baptist School Photo]( "Landmark Baptist School Photo")
(Baptist)
1600 Ute Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 243-7617
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 243-7617
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
2702 Patterson Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 243-2999
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 243-2999
2 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 215 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
636 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 462-7900
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 462-7900
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Tuition listed
786 26 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 242-6168
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 242-6168
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ascent Classical Academy Of Grand Junction
Charter School
545 31 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(720) 541-9809
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(720) 541-9809
- miles
Gr: K-9 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
R-5 High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 N. 22nd St.ste. B
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6880
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6880
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Chipeta Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Chipeta Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Dual Immersion Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
552 A West Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6070
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6070
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Grand Junction High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 N 5th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6900
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6900
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,832 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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