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Best 80501 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,061 students in 80501, CO (there are 9 private schools, serving 892 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 80501, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80501, CO are Central Elementary School, Twin Peaks Classical Academy and Flagstaff Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80501 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80501, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80501, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1020 4th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-3236
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Twin Peaks Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
340 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7286
Gr: K-12 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Flagstaff Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2040 Miller Drive
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-7900
Gr: PK-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Longmont High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1040 Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-6014
Gr: 9-12 | 1,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
St. Vrain Community Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1055 Delaware Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 682-4339
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1051 S. Pratt Parkway
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-8861
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Sanborn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2235 Vivian Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-3838
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 14th Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 652-8261
Gr: PK-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Indian Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1335 South Judson
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7240
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Sunset Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 S. Sunset
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-3963
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
395 S. Pratt Parkway
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8800
Gr: K-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 19th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-3040
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
New Meridian High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 South Sunset
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3961
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Longs Peak Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 14th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-5611
Gr: 5-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80501, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80501, CO include Central Elementary School, Twin Peaks Classical Academy and Flagstaff Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in 80501?
15 public schools are located in 80501.
What percentage of students in 80501 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 80501 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80501?
80501 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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