For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 908 students in 80528, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80528, CO are Traut Core Elementary School and Bacon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80528 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80528, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80528, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Traut Core Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2515 Timberwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7500
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Bacon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5844 South Timberline Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5300
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
80528, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Psd Mountain Crest Alternative Program High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4601 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 207-4800
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 207-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80528, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80528, CO include Traut Core Elementary School and Bacon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80528?
2 public preschools are located in 80528.
What is the racial composition of students in 80528?
80528 public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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