For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,481 students in 80528, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80528, CO are Zach Elementary School, Traut Core Elementary School and Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80528 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80528, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80528, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zach Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3715 Kechter Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5100
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5100
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Traut Core Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2515 Timberwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7500
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3002 East Trilby Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5400
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Rank: #44.
Bacon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5844 South Timberline Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5300
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #55.
Preston Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4901 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7300
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #66.
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2700 S Lemay Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(720) 545-6650
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(720) 545-6650
Grades: K-11
| 613 students
Rank: #77.
Colorado Early Colleges Windsor
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7640 Westgate Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 657-2860
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 657-2860
Grades: 6-12
| 175 students
80528, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Psd Mountain Crest Alternative Program High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4601 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 207-4800
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 207-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80528, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80528, CO include Zach Elementary School, Traut Core Elementary School and Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80528?
7 public elementary schools are located in 80528.
What is the racial composition of students in 80528?
80528 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
What is Project-Based Learning?
Project-based learning has been highly touted by some educators as a viable option to traditional learning models. We’ll take a look at what project-based learning is and why it is getting so much attention today.
What is an Online High School
Find information about Online High Schools - what they are and how they work.
“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
We explore new federal regulations that will ban junk food from public schools. This means no more sweets and soda in cafeteria lines, vending machines and snacks sold in other locations around the schools.