For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,899 students in 80538, CO (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,642 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 80538, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80538, CO are Bamford Elementary School, Big Thompson Elementary School and Loveland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80538 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80538, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80538, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bamford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6055 Travers Stakes Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 488-8500
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 488-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Big Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7702 West Highway 34
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5600
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5600
Gr: K-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Loveland High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
920 West 29th Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5200
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,354 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Harold Ferguson High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1811 W 15th St
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5300
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1555 West 37th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5800
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
High Plains School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4255 Buffalo Mountain Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 679-9800
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 679-9800
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4550 Florence Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 679-9500
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 679-9500
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Lucile Erwin Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Lucerne Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7600
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Laurene Edmondson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 West 49th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6300
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3312 North Douglas Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6200
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Peakview Academy At Conrad Ball
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2660 North Monroe Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7300
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
407 East 42nd Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5052
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5052
Gr: PK | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80538, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80538, CO include Bamford Elementary School, Big Thompson Elementary School and Loveland High School.
How many public schools are located in 80538?
12 public schools are located in 80538.
What percentage of students in 80538 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 80538 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80538?
80538 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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