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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Loveland Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 11,444 students in Loveland, CO (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,192 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Loveland, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Loveland, CO are Bamford Elementary School, Big Thompson Elementary School and Carrie Martin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Loveland, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Loveland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Loveland, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bamford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6055 Travers Stakes Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 488-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Big Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7702 West Highway 34
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5600
Gr: K-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Carrie Martin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4129 Joni Lane
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Loveland High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
920 West 29th Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Harold Ferguson High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1811 W 15th St
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
New Vision Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
299 Peridot Ave
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 593-6827
Gr: K-8 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Loveland Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3835 Sw 14th Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 541-1507
Gr: K-12 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1555 West 37th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Thompson Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1669 Eagle Drive
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
High Plains School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4255 Buffalo Mountain Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 679-9800
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4550 Florence Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 679-9500
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3500 Mountain Lion Drive
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,074 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
720 Colorado Avenue
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-6000
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Namaqua Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
209 North County Road 19e
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-6600
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1515.
B F Kitchen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
915 Deborah Drive
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-5500
Gr: K-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Walt Clark Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2605 Carlisle Drive
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1717.
Lucile Erwin Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 Lucerne Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1818.
Bill Reed Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
370 West 4th Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1919.
Laurene Edmondson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
307 West 49th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3312 North Douglas Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Sarah Milner Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
743 Jocelyn Drive
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2222.
Truscott Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
211 West 6th Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-6900
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2323.
Winona Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 South Boise Avenue
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2424.
Peakview Academy At Conrad Ball
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2660 North Monroe Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Thompson Integrated Early Childhood
407 East 42nd Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5052
Gr: PK | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Loveland, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Loveland, CO include Bamford Elementary School, Big Thompson Elementary School and Carrie Martin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Loveland?
25 public schools are located in Loveland.
What percentage of students in Loveland go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Loveland are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Loveland?
Loveland public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Loveland are often viewed compared to one another?

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