For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,540 students in 80538, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,879 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 80538, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80538, CO are Big Thompson Elementary School, Loveland High School and Bamford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80538 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80538, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80538, CO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7702 West Highway 34
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5600
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5600
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Loveland High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
920 West 29th Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5200
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,515 students
Rank: #33.
Bamford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6055 Travers Stakes Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 488-8500
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 488-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #44.
Harold Ferguson High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1811 W 15th St
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5300
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #55.
New Vision Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2366 E 1st Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 593-5827
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 593-5827
Grades: K-8
| 960 students
Rank: #66.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1555 West 37th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5800
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #77.
High Plains School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4255 Buffalo Mountain Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 679-9800
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 679-9800
Grades: PK-8
| 450 students
Rank: #88.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4550 Florence Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 679-9500
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 679-9500
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3312 North Douglas Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6200
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #1010.
Lucile Erwin Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Lucerne Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7600
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 816 students
Rank: #1111.
Laurene Edmondson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 West 49th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6300
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #1212.
Conrad Ball Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2660 North Monroe Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7300
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #1313.
Mary Blair Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
860 East 29 Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6400
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6400
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
Rank: #1414.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Monroe Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6500
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
407 East 42nd Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5052
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5052
Grades: PK
| 68 students
80538, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
407 East 42nd Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6800
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6800
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
2890 North Monroe Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5132
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5132
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
1811 West 15th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7000
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7000
Grades: K-5
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80538, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80538, CO include Big Thompson Elementary School, Loveland High School and Bamford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80538, CO?
16 public schools are located in 80538, CO.
What percentage of students in 80538, CO go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 80538, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80538, CO?
80538, CO public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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