Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction

Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction is a public charter elementary school serving 285 students in grades K-8 in Grand Junction, Colorado. The school is part of the State Charter School Institute district, which is ranked 50 out of 115 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Ascent Classical Academy has a focus on classical education, its academic performance is generally lower than the state and district averages. On the CMAS exams, the school's proficiency rates in 2024-2025 were 33.5% in ELA (compared to 44.8% statewide) and 22.3% in Math (compared to 35.9% statewide). The school's performance is particularly low in 5th and 8th grade science, with proficiency rates of 13.5% and 19.2%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 39% and 36.4%. Additionally, Ascent Classical Academy has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.9% to 35.1% over the past three school years.

Compared to nearby public schools in the Mesa County Valley School District, such as Orchard Avenue Elementary, Chatfield Elementary, and Fruitvale Elementary, Ascent Classical Academy's academic performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools having higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. Additionally, the school's performance is lower than the overall State Charter School Institute district, suggesting it may be underperforming compared to other charter schools in the state.