Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction vs Merit Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Colorado, United States, 296 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction
Grand Junction · Charter other · Grades K–9
457 students
Merit Academy
Woodland Park · Charter other · Grades PK–12
452 students
| Measure | Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction Grand Junction, Colorado | Merit Academy Woodland Park, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–9 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 457 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Grand Junction | Woodland Park |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merit Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 54.9%).
- •Merit Academy does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.6).
- •Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction is the larger school with 457 students compared with 452.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction better than Merit Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction and Merit Academy?
About 296 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Woodland Park in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction: 457. Merit Academy: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction and Merit Academy rank in Colorado?
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction is unranked and Merit Academy is unranked among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).