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#82 of 188 private schools in CO
Top 43% of private schools
Life Academy
School · Grand Junction, CO
A private school in Grand Junction, CO serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
636 29 RD, Grand Junction, CO 81504
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
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Where Life Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,773/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,907
Median home value
$290,300
Median rent
$1,414/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Center PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK | 1.5 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Pear Park Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Grand River AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Landmark Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Life Academy is listed in Grand Junction, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Life Academy
Life Academy is a private school in Grand Junction, CO, serving approximately 85 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Life Academy
What grades does Life Academy serve?
Life Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Life Academy?
Life Academy has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Life Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Life Academy is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Life Academy rank in CO?
Life Academy ranks #82 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Life Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Life Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Life Academy a private school?
Yes, Life Academy is a private coeducational school with a Pentecostal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Life Academy a religious school?
Life Academy has a Pentecostal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Pentecostal
- School Day
- 8.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 145 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mesa County
- Phone
- (970) 462-7900
- Area population (ZIP 81504)
- 31,949
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81504; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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