Intermountain Adventist Academy

550 25 ½ Road Grand Junction, CO 81505
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Intermountain Adventist Academy Photo #1 - Intermountain has a strong emphasis on STEM for young men and women, with a program that prepares them for advanced education.
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Intermountain Adventist Academy Photo #3 - Students spend time in the outdoors learning about science, nature and creation. Class sizes are kept at an ideal size for individual instruction.
Intermountain Adventist Academy Photo #4 - Intermountain has a well-developed high quality music program that children will appreciate later on as adults.
Intermountain Adventist Academy Photo #5 - Outdoor pursuits are part of our health and wellness program.
Intermountain Adventist Academy Photo #6 - Sports and exercise are emphasized hand-in-hand with academics.
Intermountain Adventist Academy Photo #7 - Friendship and community are part of worship at Intermountain.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

Intermountain Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
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%

Academics & 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 Courses
2 courses
Advanced Courses
Robotics
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • 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.
  • 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

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Date
Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School -- Half-day
May 20, 2027 (Thursday)

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The average private school tuition in Grand Junction, CO is $4,170 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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