For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,454 students in 80521, CO (there are , serving 314 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 80521, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80521, CO are Dunn Elementary School, Polaris Expeditionary Learning School and Bennett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80521 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80521, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80521, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 South Washington
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4825
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4825
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Polaris Expeditionary Learning School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Gr: K-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1125 Bennett Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4750
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Poudre High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Impala Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-6000
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,572 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Psd Global Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
703 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3086
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3086
Gr: K-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Lancer Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-5700
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Irish Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Irish Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-6900
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Maple Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-7700
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Poudre Community Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2540 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3295
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3295
Gr: 6-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
80521, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Gr: K-8
Mountain View Junior High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2540 La Porte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3360
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3360
Gr: 7-9 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Village School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2540 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3239
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3239
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 80521, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80521, CO include Dunn Elementary School, Polaris Expeditionary Learning School and Bennett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80521?
9 public schools are located in 80521.
What percentage of students in 80521 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 80521 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80521?
80521 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
