Northern Colorado Has 5 of the Best Public Elementary Schools in Colorado

With Colorado having over 1,500 pubic elementary schools, having five around the Fort Collins/Northern Colorado area make the top 100 is an accomplishment.

Who Decided These 5 Schools Were in the Top 100 for Colorado?

Niche, a site that "helps millions of students and families find and enroll in the right school for them," released their list of of The Best Public Elementary Schools in Colorado for 2026.

The #1 public elementary school was Peak to Peak Charter School, within the Boulder Valley School District; #100 on their list was Steck Elementary, part of the Denver School District.

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What 5 Elementary Schools in Northern Colorado Made it Into the Top 100 Best for 2026?

• #71 - Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School. Overall Grade: A. Teachers: A. Academics: A. Diversity: B. 62% of students at Windsor Charter Academy are at least proficient in math and 69% in reading (according to state test scores.)
• #66 - Liberty Common School in Fort Collins. Overall Grade: A. Teachers: A. Academics: A. College Prep: B+. Diversity: B-.
• #64 - Ridgeview Classical Charter Schools in Fort Collins. Overall Grade A. Teachers: A+. Academics: A. College Prep: B. Diversity: B-.
• #45 - Zach Elementary in Fort Collins. Overall Grade: A. Academics: A. Diversity: A-. Teachers: B.
• #43 - Traut Core Knowledge in Fort Collins. Overall Grade: A. Teachers: B+. Diversity: B+.73% of students at Traut are at least proficient in math and 79% in reading (according to state test scores.)

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