For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 431 students in the neighborhood of Nelson Farm, Fort Collins, CO.
The top ranked public school in Nelson Farm is Shepardson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Nelson Farm, Fort Collins, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Nelson Farm, Fort Collins, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shepardson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Springwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4525
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4525
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Nelson Farm, Fort Collins, CO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Nelson Farm, Fort Collins, CO include Shepardson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Nelson Farm, Fortllins?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Nelson Farm, Fortllins.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Nelson Farm, Fortllins?
the neighborhood of Nelson Farm, Fortllins public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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