Best Public Schools in Zip Code 80501

The 80501 zip code area of Longmont, Colorado is home to 16 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the St. Vrain Valley School District, which is ranked 27th out of 115 districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating.

A few schools stand out in the data set, including Twin Peaks Charter Academy, which has strong academic performance with high proficiency rates on CMAS tests and high SAT/PSAT scores, and Central Elementary School, which ranks in the top 10% of Colorado elementary schools and has exceptional academic results. Additionally, St. Vrain Virtual High School ranks in the top 15% of Colorado high schools and has very high SAT scores.

The data reveals a significant performance gap between the highest and lowest-performing schools, with a clear correlation between socioeconomic status (as measured by free/reduced lunch rates) and academic performance. The charter schools generally outperform the traditional public schools, and the virtual schools have strong academic performance despite the challenges of online learning. The middle schools in the data set have the lowest performance compared to the elementary and high schools, suggesting a potential need for improvement at the middle school level.