Best Public Schools in Zip Code 80528

The 80528 zip code area is home to 7 high-performing schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Poudre School District R-1. This district is ranked 14 out of 115 in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Several schools stand out in the area, including Fossil Ridge High School, ranked 16th out of 328 Colorado high schools with a 5-star rating, Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School, ranked 8th out of 469 Colorado middle schools with a 5-star rating, and Zach Elementary School, ranked 7th out of 950 Colorado elementary schools with a 5-star rating. These schools excel in test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics.

While the schools in the 80528 zip code area generally perform well above district and state averages, there is one area of concern - high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, around 27.7%. The district may want to investigate and address this issue. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates vary significantly, from 11.36% at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School to 26.41% at Preston Middle School, indicating varying levels of economic diversity within the schools.