For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,196 students in Fort Lupton, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Lupton, CO are Leo William Butler Elementary School, Twombly Elementary School and Fort Lupton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Lupton, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Fort Lupton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fort Lupton, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leo William Butler Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 South Mckinley
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-7300
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Twombly Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Ninth Street
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-7400
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Fort Lupton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
530 Reynolds Street
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-7100
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Fort Lupton Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Mckinley
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-7200
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
200 South Fulton Avenue
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-3213
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-3213
Gr: PK | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 175:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fort Lupton, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Lupton, CO include Leo William Butler Elementary School, Twombly Elementary School and Fort Lupton High School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Lupton?
5 public schools are located in Fort Lupton.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Lupton?
Fort Lupton public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fort Lupton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fort Lupton include: Leo William Butler Elementary School vs. Twombly Elementary School, Twombly Elementary School vs. Leo William Butler Elementary School
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