For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,105 students in 80503, CO (there are 6 private schools, serving 595 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 80503, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80503, CO are Niwot Elementary School, Hygiene Elementary School and Blue Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80503 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80503, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80503, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Niwot Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8778 Morton Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-2828
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-2828
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Hygiene Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11968 N. 75th Street
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 652-8021
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 652-8021
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Blue Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1260 Mountain Drive
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 652-8220
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 652-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Silver Creek High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4901 Nelson Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 494-3721
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 494-3721
Gr: 9-12 | 1,208 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Altona Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4600 Clover Basin Drive
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 494-3980
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 494-3980
Gr: 6-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Niwot High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8989 E. Niwot Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-2550
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,509 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Longmont Estates Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Northwestern Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 652-8101
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 652-8101
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Westview Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1651 Airport Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 772-3134
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 772-3134
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Eagle Crest Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4444 Clover Basin Drive
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 485-6073
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 485-6073
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80503, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80503, CO include Niwot Elementary School, Hygiene Elementary School and Blue Mountain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80503?
9 public schools are located in 80503.
What percentage of students in 80503 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 80503 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80503?
80503 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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