For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,878 students in 80501, CO (there are , serving 687 private students). 91% 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 Apex Home School Enrichment Program, Central Elementary School and St. Vrain Virtual High School. 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80501, CO 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Apex Home School Enrichment Program
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1351 S. Sunset St Unit B
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8600
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8600
Gr: K-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 120:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 4th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-3236
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-3236
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
St. Vrain Virtual High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 591-8627
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 591-8627
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Twin Peaks Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
340 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7286
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7286
Gr: K-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Flagstaff Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2040 Miller Drive
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-7900
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-7900
Gr: PK-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Longmont High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1040 Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-6014
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-6014
Gr: 9-12 | 1,254 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
St. Vrain Community Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1055 Delaware Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 682-4339
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 682-4339
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1051 S. Pratt Parkway
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-8861
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-8861
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Sanborn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2235 Vivian Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-3838
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-3838
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1415 14th Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 652-8261
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 652-8261
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Indian Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1335 South Judson
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7240
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7240
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Sunset Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S. Sunset
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-3963
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-3963
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 S. Pratt Parkway
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8800
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8800
Gr: K-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 19th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-3040
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-3040
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
New Meridian High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 South Sunset
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3961
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3961
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
Longs Peak Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 14th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-5611
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-5611
Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
80501, Colorado 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult Educationlincoln Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
820 Main St
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 678-5662
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 678-5662
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 57%
233 East Mountain View
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7900
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
333 East Mountain View
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-4280
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-4280
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3975
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3975
Gr: 9-12
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3969
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3969
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
1440 Collyer St
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3761
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 494-3761
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Ute Creek Secondary Charter Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1198 Boston Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 774-0066
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 774-0066
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80501, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80501, CO include Apex Home School Enrichment Program, Central Elementary School and St. Vrain Virtual High School.
How many public schools are located in 80501?
16 public schools are located in 80501.
What percentage of students in 80501 go to public school?
91% 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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