For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 908 students in 80528, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80528, CO are Traut Core Elementary School and Bacon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80528 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80528, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80528, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Traut Core Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2515 Timberwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7500
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Bacon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5844 South Timberline Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5300
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
80528, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Psd Mountain Crest Alternative Program High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4601 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 207-4800
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 207-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80528, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80528, CO include Traut Core Elementary School and Bacon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80528?
2 public preschools are located in 80528.
What is the racial composition of students in 80528?
80528 public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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