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Best 80521 Colorado Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 985 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 43% 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80521, CO Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1125 Bennett Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Irish Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Irish Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Maple Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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