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ZIP 81523 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 81523

K-12 nearby
0
Public
0
Private
0
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 81523 (CO) is associated with Mesa County Valley School District 51 (LEA 0804350) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

ACS estimates show about 1.1% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Colorado Mesa University about 19.7 miles away (4yr-public).

US5 does not yet have nearby K-12 school listings for ZIP 81523. Check back after NCES school extracts are refreshed for this area.

District & higher education
School district
Mesa County Valley School District 51
LEA ID
0804350
Private school share (ACS)
1.1%

Colleges & universities (4)

  • Colorado Mesa University19.7 miles (31.8 km)4yr-public
  • Intellitec College-Grand Junction21.9 miles (35.2 km)2yr-private
  • Colorado Northwestern Community College77.0 miles (124.0 km)4yr-public
  • Colorado Mountain College92.8 miles (149.4 km)4yr-public

Schools FAQ for ZIP 81523

What school district is ZIP code 81523 in?
ZIP 81523 (CO) maps to Mesa County Valley School District 51 (LEA ID 0804350) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
What share of students in 81523 attend private school?
About 1.1% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 81523 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher26.8%
High school25.1%
Less than HS7.5%
School districtMesa County Valley School District 51