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Best 80701 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,451 students in 80701, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 163 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 80701, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80701, CO are Lincoln High School, Baker Elementary School and Green Acres Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80701 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80701, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80701, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
230 Walnut Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2924
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Lake Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 370-6113
Gr: 1-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Green Acres Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
930 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5460
Gr: 1-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
815 West Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-7418
Gr: 1-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Fort Morgan High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
709 East Riverview Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5648
Gr: 9-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 South Spruce Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2080
Gr: 1-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Fort Morgan Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
605 Education Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8253
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Sherman Early Childhood Center
300 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2998
Gr: PK-K | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80701, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80701, CO include Lincoln High School, Baker Elementary School and Green Acres Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80701?
8 public schools are located in 80701.
What percentage of students in 80701 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 80701 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80701?
80701 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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