Top 5 Best 80701 Colorado Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,427 students in 80701, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 98 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 80701, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80701, CO are Lincoln High School, Fort Morgan Middle School and Fort Morgan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80701 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80701, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80701, CO Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
230 Walnut Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2924
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Morgan Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
605 Education Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8253
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Morgan High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
709 East Riverview Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5648
Grades: 9-12
| 910 students
Rank: #44.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
815 West Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-7418
Grades: 1-5
| 398 students
Rank: #55.
Green Acres Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
930 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5460
Grades: 1-5
| 296 students
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
415 South Spruce Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2080
Grades: 1-5
| 258 students
Rank: #77.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Lake Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 370-6113
Grades: 1-5
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2998
Grades: PK-K
| 449 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80701 Colorado

80701, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Lake Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8422
Grades: 5-6
| 418 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 80701, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80701, CO include Lincoln High School, Fort Morgan Middle School and Fort Morgan High School.
How many public schools are located in 80701?
8 public schools are located in 80701.
What percentage of students in 80701 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 80701 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80701?
80701 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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