For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,609 students in 80521, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 199 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 80521, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80521, CO are Dunn Elementary School, Polaris Expeditionary Learning School and Bennett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80521 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80521, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80521, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dunn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 South Washington
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4825
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4825
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Polaris Expeditionary Learning School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Grades: K-12
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Bennett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1125 Bennett Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4750
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Poudre High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Impala Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-6000
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,663 students
Rank: #55.
Psd Global Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
703 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3086
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3086
Grades: K-12
| 306 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Lancer Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-5700
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #77.
Irish Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Irish Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-6900
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #88.
Putnam Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Maple Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-7700
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #99.
Poudre Community Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2540 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3295
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3295
Grades: 6-12
| 268 students
80521, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Mountain View Junior High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2540 La Porte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3360
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3360
Grades: 7-9
| 33 students
Village School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2540 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3239
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3239
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80521, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80521, CO include Dunn Elementary School, Polaris Expeditionary Learning School and Bennett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80521?
9 public schools are located in 80521.
What percentage of students in 80521 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 80521 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80521?
80521 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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