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Best 80525 Colorado Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shepardson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1501 Springwood Drive
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
4400 Mcmurry Avenue
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
7115 Avondale Road
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
2700 S Lemay Ave
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Wheaton Dr
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Caribou Drive
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Turman Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 613-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80525 Colorado

80525, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Barton Prekindergarten (Closed 2012)
703 East Prospect
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
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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