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Best 80538 Colorado Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,296 students in 80538, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80538, CO are Bamford Elementary School, Big Thompson Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80538 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80538, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80538, CO Public Elementary Schools (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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80538, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80538, CO include Bamford Elementary School, Big Thompson Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80538?
9 public elementary schools are located in 80538.
What is the racial composition of students in 80538?
80538 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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