For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,099 students in 80503, CO (there are 7 private schools, serving 607 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 80503, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80503, CO are Blue Mountain Elementary School, Niwot Elementary School and Hygiene Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80503 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80503, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80503, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1260 Mountain Drive
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 652-8220
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 652-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Niwot Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8778 Morton Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-2828
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-2828
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Hygiene Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11968 N. 75th Street
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 652-8021
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 652-8021
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Silver Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4901 Nelson Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 494-3721
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 494-3721
Grades: 9-12
| 1,250 students
Rank: #55.
Altona Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4600 Clover Basin Drive
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 494-3980
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 494-3980
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #66.
Niwot High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8989 E. Niwot Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-2550
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,355 students
Rank: #77.
Longmont Estates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Northwestern Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 652-8101
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 652-8101
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #88.
Westview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1651 Airport Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 772-3134
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 772-3134
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #99.
Eagle Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4444 Clover Basin Drive
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 485-6073
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 485-6073
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80503, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80503, CO include Blue Mountain Elementary School, Niwot Elementary School and Hygiene Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80503?
9 public schools are located in 80503.
What percentage of students in 80503 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 80503 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80503?
80503 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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