For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,406 students in 80526, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80526, CO are Mcgraw Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School and Fort Collins Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80526 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80526, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80526, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Johnson Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Fort Collins Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1109 West Harmony Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Beattie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Olander Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Bauder Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2345 West Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4150
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
80526, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2130 West Horsetooth Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 568-8100
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 568-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
2130 Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 446-7100
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 446-7100
Gr: K-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Peak Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2551 Hampshire Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 407-9830
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 407-9830
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80526, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80526, CO include Mcgraw Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School and Fort Collins Montessori School.
How many public preschools are located in 80526?
7 public preschools are located in 80526.
What is the racial composition of students in 80526?
80526 public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
