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Best Schools in 80528, CO
80528, CO has 21 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 15,118 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 80528 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80528, CO
The top high schools in 80528, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fossil Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2053 Students
2. Fort Collins High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1903 Students
3. Colorado Early Colleges Windsor
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Projected Test Scores
State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 143 Students
4. Loveland High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students
5. Mountain View High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1138 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80528, CO
The top middle schools in 80528, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 748 Students
2. Timnath Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1024 Students
3. Preston Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students
4. Boltz Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 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 80528, CO
The top elementary schools in 80528, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Zach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 475 Students
2. Traut Core Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
3. Bethke Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 554 Students
4. Werner Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 392 Students
5. Kruse Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
6. Bacon Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
7. Timnath Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
8. Bamford Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
9. High Plains School
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Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 473 Students
10. Cottonwood Plains Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80528, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80528, CO has a total population of 23,681 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80528, 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 80528, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80528, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80528, 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 80528, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80528, CO
How many schools are in 80528, CO?
80528, CO has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 15,118 students in total.
How do schools in 80528 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 80528 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 80528 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80528?
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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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations