For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 7,669 students in 80525, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80525, CO are Liberty Common Charter School, Compass Community Collaborative School and Shepardson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80525 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80525, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80525, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Common Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Grades: K-12
| 1,475 students
Rank: #22.
Compass Community Collaborative School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2105 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Grades: 6-12
| 163 students
Rank: #33.
Shepardson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Springwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4525
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4525
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Werner Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Mail Creek Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5550
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5550
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #55.
O'dea Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
312 Princeton Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4450
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4450
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #66.
Coyote Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7115 Avondale Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 679-9400
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 679-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #77.
Riffenburgh Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1320 East Stuart Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-7935
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-7935
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #88.
Kruse Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Mcmurry Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5625
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5625
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #99.
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4424 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Grades: 6-12
| 967 students
Rank: #1010.
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Grades: K-12
| 730 students
Rank: #1111.
AXIS International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 S Lemay Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 658-4199
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 658-4199
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #1212.
Mountain Sage Community School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2310 East Prospect Road Suite
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 568-5456
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 568-5456
Grades: K-8
| 285 students
Rank: #1313.
Boltz Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Boltz Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 472-3700
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 472-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Cottonwood Plains Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 Turman Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 613-5900
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 613-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Linton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Caribou Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5850
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5850
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1616.
Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Wheaton Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-2800
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: n/an/a
703 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3086
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3086
Grades: K-8
| 61 students
80525, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
703 East Prospect
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3204
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3204
Grades: PK
| 84 students
Pioneer Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2745 Minnesota Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 224-3562
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 224-3562
Grades: 7-12
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80525, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80525, CO include Liberty Common Charter School, Compass Community Collaborative School and Shepardson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80525?
17 public elementary schools are located in 80525.
What is the racial composition of students in 80525?
80525 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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