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Best Schools in 80524, CO
80524, CO has 31 public schools (7 high, 9 middle, 15 elementary) serving 20,646 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 80524 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80524, CO
The top high schools in 80524, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rocky Mountain High School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2069 Students
2. Fort Collins High School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1903 Students
3. Poudre High School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1663 Students
4. Centennial High School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 141 Students
5. Windsor High School
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Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1130 Students
6. Severance High School
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Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
7. Highland High School
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Weld County School District No. Re-9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80524, CO
The top middle schools in 80524, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lesher Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 723 Students
2. Cache La Poudre Middle School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
3. Timnath Middle-high School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1024 Students
4. Wellington Middle-high School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 857 Students
5. Windsor Middle School
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Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
6. Blevins Middle School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
7. Severance Middle School
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Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students
8. Lincoln Middle School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 541 Students
9. Highland Middle School
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Weld County School District No. Re-9 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 235 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80524, CO
The top elementary schools in 80524, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dunn Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
2. Tavelli Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students
3. Timnath Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
4. Grandview Elementary School
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Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 779 Students
5. Riffenburgh Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 479 Students
6. Eyestone Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 663 Students
7. Range View Elementary
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Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 707 Students
8. Harris Bilingual Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
9. Laurel Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
10. Rice Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80524, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80524, CO has a total population of 38,798 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80524, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 80524, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
64.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
58.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80524, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80524, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 80524, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80524, CO
How many schools are in 80524, CO?
80524, CO has 31 public schools: 7 high schools, 9 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 20,646 students in total.
How do schools in 80524 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 80524 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 80524 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80524?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 29%
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