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2 schools in Palisade

Colorado · Public K-12

2 public K-12 schools, 1,383 students, one city. That is the Palisade entry on the numbers, with a mix of 1 elementary and 1 high.

7-year change in Palisade

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,383
-92 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
70%
was 72%
% Hispanic
25%
was 23%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Palisade High SchoolHigh09-121,073
Taylor Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05310

About Palisade

Across Palisade, Colorado, 2 public schools teaches about 1,383 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city spans 1 elementary, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 692, higher than the state mean of about 456.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 6%: 1,475 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,383 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Palisade discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Palisade, Colorado?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Palisade, with a combined enrollment of about 1,383.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Palisade?
Palisade has 1 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Palisade?
Palisade High School is the largest public school in Palisade by enrollment, with approximately 1,073 students.
What school districts serve Palisade?
Palisade public schools are operated by Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
What grade levels do public schools in Palisade cover?
Public schools in Palisade serve students from pre-K through grade 12.