For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,836 students in 80526, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 80526, CO are Mcgraw Elementary School, Fort Collins Montessori School and Rocky Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80526 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80526, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80526, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcgraw Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Hinsdale Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8335
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8335
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Collins Montessori School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1109 West Harmony Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Rocky Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 West Swallow Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-7023
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-7023
Grades: 9-12
| 2,069 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Beattie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Meadowlark Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4225
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4225
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4101 Seneca Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-5000
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Lopez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
637 Wabash Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8800
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Olander Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3401 Auntie Stone Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8410
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8410
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #88.
Webber Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 Seneca Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-7800
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #99.
Bauder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2345 West Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4150
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #1010.
Blevins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 South Taft Hill Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4000
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
80526, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2130 West Horsetooth Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 568-8100
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 568-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
Global Village Academy - Fort Collins (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2130 Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 446-7100
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 446-7100
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
Peak Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2551 Hampshire Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 407-9830
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 407-9830
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80526, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80526, CO include Mcgraw Elementary School, Fort Collins Montessori School and Rocky Mountain High School.
How many public schools are located in 80526?
10 public schools are located in 80526.
What is the racial composition of students in 80526?
80526 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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