For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 475 students in 81226, CO.
The top ranked public elementary school in 81226, CO is Fremont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 81226 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 81226, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81226, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 West 5th Street
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6303
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6303
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
81226, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
403 West 5th St
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-2510
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-2510
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
215 North Maple
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4856
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4856
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
403 West 5th
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6312
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6312
Gr: 5-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 81226, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 81226, CO include Fremont Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 81226?
1 public elementary schools are located in 81226.
What is the racial composition of students in 81226?
81226 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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