For the 2025 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, Fort Collins Montessori School and Beattie Elementary 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 33%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Collins Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1109 West Harmony Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Beattie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Olander Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #77.
Bauder Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2345 West Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4150
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
80526, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
2130 Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 446-7100
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 446-7100
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
Peak Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2551 Hampshire Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 407-9830
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 407-9830
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80526, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80526, CO include Mcgraw Elementary School, Fort Collins Montessori School and Beattie Elementary 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).
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