Best Schools in Larimer County, CO
Larimer County, CO has 112 public schools (17 high, 17 middle, 65 elementary) serving 54,066 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Larimer County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Larimer County, CO
The top high schools in Larimer County, 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. Lyons Middle/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 372 Students
3. Compass Community Collaborative School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 174 Students
4. Rocky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2069 Students
5. Fort Collins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1903 Students
6. Berthoud High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 691 Students
7. Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 1036 Students
8. Poudre High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1663 Students
9. Colorado Early Colleges Windsor
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 143 Students
10. Centennial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 141 Students
Best Middle Schools in Larimer County, CO
The top middle schools in Larimer County, 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. Lesher Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 723 Students
3. Cache La Poudre Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
4. Webber Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students
5. Timnath Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1024 Students
6. Turner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 461 Students
7. Preston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students
8. Wellington Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 857 Students
9. Blevins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
10. Boltz Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Larimer County, CO
The top elementary schools in Larimer County, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
3. Lyons Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
4. Bethke Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 554 Students
5. Dunn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
6. Mcgraw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
7. Shepardson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
8. Werner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 392 Students
9. Tavelli Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students
10. Kruse Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 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.
Questions About Schools in Larimer County, CO
How many schools are in Larimer County, CO?
Larimer County, CO has 112 public schools: 17 high schools, 17 middle schools and 65 elementary schools, serving 54,066 students in total.
How do schools in Larimer County perform on state tests?
On average, 112 schools in Larimer County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Larimer County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Larimer County?
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: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Larimer County
8 places in Larimer County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Fort Collins (45)
- Loveland (27)
- Berthoud (5)
- Estes Park (3)
- Wellington (3)
- Laporte (2)
- Timnath (2)
- Red Feather Lakes (1)
School districts (3)
- Poudre School District R-1 (51 schools)
- Thompson School District R-2J (34 schools)
- Estes Park School District R-3 (3 schools)