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Best Schools in 80526, CO
80526, CO has 23 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 13,321 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 80526 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80526, CO
The top high schools in 80526, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rocky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2069 Students
2. Poudre High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1663 Students
3. Loveland High School
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Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students
4. Thompson Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1039 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80526, CO
The top middle schools in 80526, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cache La Poudre Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
2. Webber Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students
3. Blevins Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
4. Walt Clark Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 366 Students
5. Lucile Erwin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80526, CO
The top elementary schools in 80526, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dunn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
2. Mcgraw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
3. Coyote Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
4. Axis International Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 199 Students
5. Fort Collins Montessori School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 241 Students
6. Olander Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 343 Students
7. Beattie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
8. Bennett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
9. Johnson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
10. Lopez Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80526, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80526, CO has a total population of 46,422 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80526, 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 80526, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80526, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80526, 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 80526, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80526, CO
How many schools are in 80526, CO?
80526, CO has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 13,321 students in total.
How do schools in 80526 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 80526 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 80526 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80526?
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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