2023 Elementary Schools with the Best Teachers in Larimer County

• Poudre School District, CO•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: We are so grateful for FCMS! The best endorsement I can give comes from my 5.5 year old, who recently expressed feeling really sad about next year, because he thought that he would be going to a new school (when really, he will just be moving to the next classroom). He is so happy and thriving-- it's a very special place where children can follow their interests and go deeper into work that they care about. He adores his teachers, and the children are encouraged to be kind to each other and also, to be self-responsible and advocate for their needs. They take safety seriously, too, which is essential and also, appreciated. I feel good dropping him off, and also feel like his teachers really understand him, as an individual, which is invaluable to me. We were initially waitlisted, and toured and considered so many schools. We could not be happier with our choice!... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 174

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Thompson School District, CO•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 356

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Poudre School District, CO•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  107 reviews

Senior: Liberty is a fantastic school if you're looking for a really good education. It has an amazing faculty and course structure. It's small, so everyone knows everyone else. Everyone who goes to Liberty wants to be there, which is really nice because it creates an supportive and academic environment. The people at Liberty are really nice, and it's easy to make friends. It has a pretty good variety of classes, although most of the focus is on STEM. There isn't a big variety of art classes or languages, although there are some. The English classes at Liberty are fantastic, and possibly the best part of the whole school. However, if you want to do a lot of extra curriculars outside of school, Liberty is probably not the school for you. Time spent doing homework can range anywhere from one hour (on a good day) to four hours. It can be really hard to balance school life with just life. Liberty is a lot of work. I would say it's worth it!... Read 107 reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• Students 1,163

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Colorado Charter School Institute, CO•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: We have been at AAK since kinder and my daughter will be in 2nd this year! Class sizes are small, programs are abundant and the after school program is fantastic ! We love AAK teachers too! They are so wonderful and attentive!... Read 1 review

• grade B

• grade A

• Students 185

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Thompson School District, CO•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 419

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Poudre School District, CO•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.57 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: We have had two children at Mountain Sage. One is a graduate and one is in the middle school program. It is clear that Mountain Sage has prepared our children academically and supported them emotionally in ways that we could not have imagined. The work ethic, creative approach, knowing of self, curiosity, and breadth of abilities of both our children are a testament to the teachers and administration at Mountain Sage. They graduate well prepared for high school and are ahead of their piers socially and emotionally. All of the best parts of Waldorf education are alive and well within the program without the dogma pitfalls of private Waldorf school. We could not be happier!... Read 7 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A

• Students 289

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Thompson School District, CO•

• K-5

• grade B+

• grade A

• Students 296

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Thompson School District, CO•

• K-5

• grade B+

• grade A

• Students 355

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Thompson School District, CO•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: They have the best facilities, best educational resources, and lots of great teachers compared to the rest of the school district.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A

• Students 874

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Thompson School District, CO•

• K-5

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  Rating 2 out of 5  1 review

• grade B+

• grade A

• Students 179

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Thompson School District, CO•

• K-5

• grade B+

• grade A minus

• Students 364

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Thompson School District, CO•

• K-5

• grade B

• grade A minus

• Students 215

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Thompson School District, CO•

• K-5

• grade B

• grade A minus

• Students 212

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Thompson School District, CO•

• K-5

• grade B

• grade A minus

• Students 253

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Poudre School District, CO•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  77 reviews

Sophomore: Ridgeview is a wonderful school that allows a student to be challenged. Although homework and stress levels were originally a major problem, Ridgeview's faculty has become much more reasonable in assigning homework and moderating students' workloads. Communication around the school has also improved drastically and students have learned to become comfortable talking to teachers about stress levels and whether they are assigning immense amounts of homework. The faculty overall is amazing...they are caring and extremely understanding. The school however still challenges you and pushes you past your comfort zone. Previously, complaints were often ignored and students' opinions were neglected, however this has become a much less severe problem. Ridgeview Classical Schools overall is a great school.... Read 77 reviews

• grade A

• grade A minus

• Students 688

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Thompson School District, CO•

• K-5

• grade B

• grade A minus

• Students 192

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Thompson School District, CO•

• K-5

• grade B

• grade B+

• Students 363

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Poudre School District, CO•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: All three of my children attended TCKS. All three of my children are ALP students. They were fortunate enough to be pulled out for advanced math in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. Because of this, all three of my children able to test into higher level math classes at the middle school and high school level (taking AP Calculus at neighborhood high school while in 8th grade). I felt like every teacher they had at Traut cared about them being academically challenged, making sure they were physical safety, and took the time to discuss the importance of good character.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• grade B+

• Students 488

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Thompson School District, CO•

• K-5

• grade B minus

• grade B+

• Students 205

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Thompson School District, CO•

• K-5

• grade B minus

• grade B+

• Students 246

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Poudre School District, CO•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: The staff and faculty at Rice create a fun and comfortable learning environment for the students. The teachers do well to work with the parents in finding the best plan for their child's success.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• grade B+

• Students 429

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Thompson School District, CO•

• K-5

• grade B minus

• grade B

• Students 202

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Poudre School District, CO•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: All three of my children attended Kruse Elementary school all the way through. Each child was a very different learner with different personalities. They met each one of my children where they were at and helped them to become the best students they could be. They were engaged, cared about, and felt like they belonged to a part of a community. Teachers have high expectations of their students, and help them to achieve them. My children always felt like their teachers and the staff believed in them and would support them in any way they needed.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• grade B

• Students 449

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Thompson School District, CO•

• K-5

• grade B minus

• grade B

• Students 211

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Poudre School District, CO•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• grade B

• Students 375

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1