Very Good
#27 of 188 private schools in CO
Top 14% of private schools
Rivendell School of Northern Colorado
Elementary School · Fort Collins, CO
A private elementary school in Fort Collins, CO serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1800 E PROSPECT RD, Fort Collins, CO 80525
- 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
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Where Rivendell School of Northern Colorado sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 89Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,442/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,349
Median home value
$563,100
Median rent
$1,744/mo
College educated
58.8%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Sage Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Riffenburgh Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Fort Collins Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 0.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Liberty Common Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,475 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rivendell School of Northern Colorado is listed in Fort Collins, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Rivendell School of Northern Colorado
Rivendell School of Northern Colorado is a private elementary school in Fort Collins, CO, serving approximately 107 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rivendell School of Northern Colorado
What grades does Rivendell School of Northern Colorado serve?
Rivendell School of Northern Colorado serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rivendell School of Northern Colorado?
Rivendell School of Northern Colorado has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivendell School of Northern Colorado?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivendell School of Northern Colorado is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Rivendell School of Northern Colorado rank in CO?
Rivendell School of Northern Colorado ranks #27 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Rivendell School of Northern Colorado's MySchoolScout rating?
Rivendell School of Northern Colorado has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rivendell School of Northern Colorado a private school?
Yes, Rivendell School of Northern Colorado is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Rivendell School of Northern Colorado a religious school?
No, Rivendell School of Northern Colorado is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 107
- Gender Split
- 65% M / 35% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Larimer County
- Phone
- (970) 493-9052
- Area population (ZIP 80525)
- 55,541
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80525; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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