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Best 80526 Colorado Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,371 students in 80526, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80526, CO are Mcgraw Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School and Fort Collins Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80526 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 80526, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80526, CO Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4800 Hinsdale Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8335
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4101 Seneca Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Fort Collins Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1109 West Harmony Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Beattie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3000 Meadowlark Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4225
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
637 Wabash Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Olander Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3401 Auntie Stone Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8410
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Bauder Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2345 West Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80526, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80526, CO include Mcgraw Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School and Fort Collins Montessori School.
How many public preschools are located in 80526?
7 public preschools are located in 80526.
What is the racial composition of students in 80526?
80526 public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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