Best 80501 Colorado Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,629 students in 80501, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80501, CO are Central Elementary School, Twin Peaks Classical Academy and Flagstaff Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80501 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80501, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80501, CO Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1020 4th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-3236
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Twin Peaks Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
340 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7286
Gr: K-12 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Flagstaff Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2040 Miller Drive
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-7900
Gr: PK-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
St. Vrain Community Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1055 Delaware Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 682-4339
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1051 S. Pratt Parkway
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-8861
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Sanborn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2235 Vivian Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-3838
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 14th Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 652-8261
Gr: PK-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Indian Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1335 South Judson
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7240
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Sunset Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 S. Sunset
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-3963
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
395 S. Pratt Parkway
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 702-8800
Gr: K-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 19th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-3040
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Longs Peak Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 14th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-5611
Gr: 5-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 80501, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 80501, CO include Central Elementary School, Twin Peaks Classical Academy and Flagstaff Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80501?
12 public elementary schools are located in 80501.
What is the racial composition of students in 80501?
80501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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