For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,191 students in 80525, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80525, CO are Shepardson Elementary School, Kruse Elementary School and Coyote Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80525 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80525, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80525, CO Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shepardson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Springwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4525
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4525
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Kruse Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Mcmurry Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5625
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5625
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Coyote Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7115 Avondale Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 679-9400
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 679-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
AXIS International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 S Lemay Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 658-4199
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 658-4199
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Wheaton Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-2800
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Linton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Caribou Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5850
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5850
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Cottonwood Plains Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 Turman Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 613-5900
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 613-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
80525, Colorado 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
703 East Prospect
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3204
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3204
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Pioneer Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2745 Minnesota Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 224-3562
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 224-3562
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80525, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80525, CO include Shepardson Elementary School, Kruse Elementary School and Coyote Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80525?
7 public preschools are located in 80525.
What is the racial composition of students in 80525?
80525 public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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