Best Schools in Larimer County, CO
Larimer County, CO has a total of 113 schools including 21 high schools, 19 middle schools and 67 elementary schools. A total of 54,375 students attend Larimer County, CO schools. On average, schools in Larimer County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Larimer County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Larimer County, CO
Larimer County, CO has 21 high schools with 17,283 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Larimer County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Larimer County meet expectations.
1. Fossil Ridge High School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2053 Students
2. Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
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State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 1036 Students
3. Estes Park High School
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Estes Park School District R-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
4. Fort Collins High School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1903 Students
5. Rocky Mountain High School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2069 Students
6. Loveland High School
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Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students
7. Berthoud High School
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Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 691 Students
8. Thompson Valley High School
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Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1039 Students
9. Poudre High School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1663 Students
10. Compass Community Collaborative School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 174 Students
Best Middle Schools in Larimer County, CO
Larimer County, CO has 19 middle schools with 10,659 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Larimer County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Larimer County exceed expectations.
1. Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 748 Students
2. Preston Middle School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students
3. Webber Middle School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students
4. Lesher Middle School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 723 Students
5. Westview Middle School
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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
6. Cache La Poudre Middle School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
7. Turner Middle School
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Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 461 Students
8. Blevins Middle School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
9. Boltz Middle School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
10. Estes Park Middle School
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Estes Park School District R-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 220 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Larimer County, CO
Larimer County, CO has 67 elementary schools with 22,066 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Larimer County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Larimer County exceed expectations.
1. Zach Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 475 Students
2. Traut Core Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
3. Werner Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
4. Bethke Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 554 Students
5. Lyons Elementary School
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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
6. Bacon Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
7. Dunn Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
8. Carrie Martin Elementary School
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Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
9. Tavelli Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students
10. Mcgraw Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Larimer County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Larimer County, CO has a total population of 359,066 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Larimer County, 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 Larimer County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Larimer County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Larimer County, 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 Larimer County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
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