For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 493 students in the neighborhood of Fossil Lake, Fort Collins, CO.
The top-ranked public school in Fossil Lake is Zach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fossil Lake, Fort Collins, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fossil Lake, Fort Collins, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zach Elementary School
(Math: 86% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fossil Lake, Fort Collins, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fossil Lake, Fort Collins, CO include Zach Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fossil Lake, Fortllins?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fossil Lake, Fortllins.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fossil Lake, Fortllins?
the neighborhood of Fossil Lake, Fortllins public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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