Best Schools in Longmont, Colorado
39 schools · 21 Elementary · 5 Middle · 9 High · 4 Other
Choosing a school in Longmont?
Use this page to compare every school in Longmont by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sanborn Elementary School
Elementary · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Indian Peaks Elementary School
Elementary · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Mountain View Elementary School
Elementary · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Longmont for 2026 are Sanborn Elementary School (9.2/10), Indian Peaks Elementary School (9.0/10), and Mountain View Elementary School (9.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 30 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
39
30 public · 9 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$574,233
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
39
30 public · 9 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$574,233
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 9.2/10 despite 56% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Longmont schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Longmont
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 30 rated schools; 39 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanborn Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Indian Peaks Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Mountain View Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Hygiene Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Alpine Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Blue Mountain Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | St. Vrain Virtual High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Altona Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Longmont Estates Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Central Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.6/10
- Median household income
- $101,947
- Median home value
- $574,233
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 69%
40% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Longmont compares
Colorado rank
#37 of 126
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Colorado avg (6.4)
Median household income
$102k
118% of Colorado median
Schools in this city
35
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j runs Longmont's public schools
30 public schools. St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Longmont is a St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j school (30 of 30).
Among 30 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.0 to 9.2 — the spread is inside Longmont, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Longmont, Colorado
Longmont sits in Boulder County and runs 30 ranked public schools through its primary district, St. Vrain Valley School District — one of Colorado's larger suburban systems. The city's school quality spreads wider than many comparably sized markets: the average school scores 6.9 out of 10, and 14 of the 30 schools, or 47 percent, clear the 7-point threshold. That means parents here have real options, but school selection matters more than simply landing in the district.
The strongest concentration of performers is at the elementary level. Central Elementary School and Longmont Estates Elementary School share the top score of 8.7, followed closely by Fall River Elementary (8.6), Blue Mountain Elementary (8.6), and Sanborn Elementary (8.5). Five elementary schools scoring 8.5 or above in a single city is uncommon — it signals that the district's foundational years are a genuine strength. Parents with children in K–5 have multiple high-performing options within reach, which also gives the city an advantage for families relocating with young kids.
The middle and high school picture is more varied, which is typical for districts of this size. The 6.9 citywide average reflects a spread between top-tier elementaries and schools that score in the 5–6 range — functional, but below the district's ceiling. Parents with older children should research individual school scores rather than relying on the district's overall reputation. Address-to-school mapping matters here: Longmont's attendance zones determine which school a child defaults into, and the gap between the 8.7 top and the lower-scoring schools is significant.
For practical decision-making: if elementary performance is the priority, Longmont's top five schools rank among the strongest in the region and are worth targeting by address. If a middle or high school assignment is the anchor, cross-check that specific school's score before committing to a neighborhood. With nearly half the city's schools scoring above 7, Longmont is a solid market for families — just one where doing the address-level homework pays off.
Elementary Schools
21 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 239 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.2 |
| 2 | 236 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 3 | 333 students · Pre-K–4th | 9.0 |
| 4 | 316 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 |
| 5 | 397 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 |
| 6 | 557 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 |
| 7 | 368 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 8 | 352 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
| 9 | 313 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 |
| 10 | 316 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.9 |
Show all 21 elementary schools in Longmont
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 741 students · 6th–8th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 621 students · 6th–8th | 7.5 |
| 3 | 341 students · 6th–8th | 5.3 |
| 4 | 470 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 |
| 5 | 382 students · 5th–8th | 4.9 |
High Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79 students · 9th–12th | 8.1 | ||
| 2 | 1,215 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 3 | 1,095 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 4 | 1,254 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 5 | 1,197 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 | ||
| 6 | 99 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 | ||
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Crossroads SchoolPrivate 30 students · 7th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Hopewell Baptist AcademyPrivate 5 students · 5th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Msch Transitional SchoolPrivate 11 students · 7th–11th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 852 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 2 | 329 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.6 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Boulder Sudbury SchoolPrivate 37 students · UG–UG | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Hillside SchoolPrivate 75 students · 1st–9th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Longmont
Longmont, Colorado · 39 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$101,947
Median Home Value
$574,233
Median Rent
$1,775/mo
Population
141,102
College Educated
47%
Homeownership
69%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Community Profile
Longmont has a median household income of $101,947. It is a well-educated community where 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $574,233, with a median rent of $1,775/month. The local poverty rate of 7.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Colorado
- Elementary
- 21
- Middle
- 5
- High
- 9
- Other
- 4
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Longmont, Colorado
How many schools are in Longmont, Colorado?
Longmont has 39 schools, including 30 public and 9 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Longmont, Colorado?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Longmont is 6.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Longmont, Colorado?
The top-ranked school in Longmont on MySchoolScout is Sanborn Elementary School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Longmont, Colorado?
The top-ranked elementary school in Longmont on MySchoolScout is Sanborn Elementary School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Longmont, Colorado?
The top-ranked middle school in Longmont on MySchoolScout is Altona Middle School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best high school in Longmont, Colorado?
The top-ranked high school in Longmont on MySchoolScout is St. Vrain Virtual High School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
How many school districts serve Longmont, Colorado?
Longmont is served by 1 school district: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
What is the education level in Longmont, Colorado?
According to Census data, 47% of adults in Longmont have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Longmont, Colorado?
The median household income in Longmont is approximately $101,947 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Longmont, Colorado?
Yes, Longmont has 9 private schools alongside 30 public schools. The top-rated private school is Longmont Christian School with a score of 7.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Longmont, Colorado?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Longmont is 13.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Longmont, Colorado?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.