For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 999 students in 80521, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80521, CO are Bennett Elementary School, Irish Elementary School and Putnam Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80521 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80521, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80521, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1125 Bennett Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4750
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Irish Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Irish Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-6900
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Maple Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-7700
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
80521, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Gr: K-8
Mountain View Junior High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2540 La Porte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3360
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3360
Gr: 7-9 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Village School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2540 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3239
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3239
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80521, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80521, CO include Bennett Elementary School, Irish Elementary School and Putnam Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80521?
3 public preschools are located in 80521.
What is the racial composition of students in 80521?
80521 public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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