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#105 of 188 private schools in CO
Lutheran Church & School of Messiah
Elementary School · Grand Junction, CO
A private elementary school in Grand Junction, CO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
840 N 11TH ST, Grand Junction, CO 81501
- 7.2:1 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
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Where Lutheran Church & School of Messiah sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$48,500
Median home value
$283,300
Median rent
$974/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
47.1%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipeta Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Grand River AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Landmark Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Orchard Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 306 | 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.
Lutheran Church & School of Messiah is listed in Grand Junction, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lutheran Church & School of Messiah
Lutheran Church & School of Messiah is a private elementary school in Grand Junction, CO, serving approximately 55 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #105 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lutheran Church & School of Messiah
What grades does Lutheran Church & School of Messiah serve?
Lutheran Church & School of Messiah serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lutheran Church & School of Messiah?
Lutheran Church & School of Messiah has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lutheran Church & School of Messiah?
The student-teacher ratio at Lutheran Church & School of Messiah is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lutheran Church & School of Messiah rank in CO?
Lutheran Church & School of Messiah ranks #105 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Lutheran Church & School of Messiah's MySchoolScout rating?
Lutheran Church & School of Messiah has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lutheran Church & School of Messiah a private school?
Yes, Lutheran Church & School of Messiah is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Lutheran Church & School of Messiah a religious school?
Lutheran Church & School of Messiah has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 55
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mesa County
- Phone
- (970) 245-2838
- Area population (ZIP 81501)
- 24,142
- Area average commute
- 15 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 81501; 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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