For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,231 students in 80501, CO (there are 9 private schools, serving 681 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 80501, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80501, CO are Central Elementary School, Flagstaff Charter Academy and Twin Peaks Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80501 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80501, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80501, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 4th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-3236
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-3236
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Flagstaff Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2040 Miller Drive
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-7900
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-7900
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #33.
Twin Peaks Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
340 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7286
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7286
Grades: K-12
| 807 students
Rank: #44.
Longmont High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1040 Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-6014
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-6014
Grades: 9-12
| 1,262 students
Rank: #55.
St. Vrain Virtual High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 591-8627
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 591-8627
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #66.
St. Vrain Community Montessori School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1067 South Hover St Pmb E235
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 682-4339
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 682-4339
Grades: PK-8
| 256 students
Rank: #77.
Burlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1051 S. Pratt Parkway
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-8861
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-8861
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #88.
Sanborn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Vivian Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-3838
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-3838
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #99.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1415 14th Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 652-8261
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 652-8261
Grades: PK-4
| 343 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Indian Peaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1335 South Judson
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7240
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7240
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 S. Pratt Parkway
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8800
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8800
Grades: K-12
| 348 students
Rank: #1212.
Sunset Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S. Sunset
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-3963
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-3963
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Rank: #1313.
New Meridian High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 South Sunset
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3961
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3961
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #1414.
Northridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 19th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-3040
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-3040
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #1515.
Longs Peak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 14th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-5611
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-5611
Grades: 5-8
| 396 students
80501, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Educationlincoln Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
820 Main St
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 678-5662
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 678-5662
Grades: 6-12
| 122 students
1351 S. Sunset St Unit B
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8600
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8600
Grades: K-12
| 717 students
233 East Mountain View
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7900
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 414 students
333 East Mountain View
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-4280
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-4280
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3975
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3975
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3969
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3969
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
1440 Collyer St
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3761
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3761
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Ute Creek Secondary Charter Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1198 Boston Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 774-0066
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 774-0066
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80501, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80501, CO include Central Elementary School, Flagstaff Charter Academy and Twin Peaks Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in 80501?
15 public schools are located in 80501.
What percentage of students in 80501 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 80501 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80501?
80501 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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