For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,717 students in 80538, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80538, CO are High Plains School, Lucile Erwin Middle School and Peakview Academy At Conrad Ball. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80538 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80538, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80538, CO Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High Plains School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4255 Buffalo Mountain Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 679-9800
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 679-9800
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Lucile Erwin Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Lucerne Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7600
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Peakview Academy At Conrad Ball
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2660 North Monroe Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7300
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
80538, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
860 East 29 Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6400
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6400
Gr: K-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
1500 Monroe Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6500
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
407 East 42nd Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6800
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6800
Gr: K-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
2890 North Monroe Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5132
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5132
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1811 West 15th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7000
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7000
Gr: K-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80538, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80538, CO include High Plains School, Lucile Erwin Middle School and Peakview Academy At Conrad Ball.
How many public middle schools are located in 80538?
3 public middle schools are located in 80538.
What is the racial composition of students in 80538?
80538 public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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