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Best 80504 Colorado Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,067 students in 80504, CO (there are 4 private schools, serving 178 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 80504, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80504, CO are Fall River Elementary School, Mead High School and Prairie Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80504 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80504, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 80504, CO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fall River Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Deerwood Drive
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 652-7920
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Mead High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12750 County Road #7
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 494-3940
Gr: 9-12 | 1,174 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6632 St Vrain Ranch Boulevard
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 494-3641
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10290 Neighbors Parkway
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 652-8240
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Firestone Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5753 Twilight Avenue
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 772-3711
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Legacy Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7701 Eagle Boulevard
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 652-8160
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Frederick Senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5960 Tipple Parkway
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 833-3533
Gr: 9-12 | 1,491 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2005 Alpine Street
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 652-8140
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Coal Ridge Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6201 Booth Drive
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 833-4176
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Skyline High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 East Mountain View
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 494-3741
Gr: 9-12 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Longs Peak Avenue
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 776-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Trail Ridge Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Button Rock Drive
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 494-3820
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 East 5th
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 772-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Timberline Pk-8
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
233 East Mountain View Avenue
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 772-3900
Gr: PK-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 80504, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80504, CO include Fall River Elementary School, Mead High School and Prairie Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80504?
14 public schools are located in 80504.
What percentage of students in 80504 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 80504 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80504?
80504 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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