For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,196 students in Fort Lupton, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Fort Lupton, CO are Leo William Butler Elementary School, Twombly Elementary School and Fort Lupton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Lupton, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Fort Lupton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fort Lupton, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leo William Butler Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 South Mckinley
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-7300
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Twombly Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Ninth Street
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-7400
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Lupton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
530 Reynolds Street
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-7100
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 757 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Lupton Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Mckinley
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-7200
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 South Fulton Avenue
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-3213
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-3213
Grades: PK
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Lupton, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Lupton, CO include Leo William Butler Elementary School, Twombly Elementary School and Fort Lupton High School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Lupton?
5 public schools are located in Fort Lupton.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Lupton?
Fort Lupton public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fort Lupton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fort Lupton include: Twombly Elementary School vs. Leo William Butler Elementary School
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