Zach Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

3715 Kechter Rd, Fort Collins, CO

Fossil Lake Neighborhood

Poudre School District

470 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
84%

Reading Proficiency
84%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

84%

Math Proficiency

84%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

67.3%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

514:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.1%

Female

49.9%

White

70.1%

Hispanic

9.5%

Two or more races

8.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

8.4%

Black

2.5%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

7/27/2025

My daughter went to Zach Elementary from 1st-5th grade. She thrived academically and socially every year and we are confident she is fully prepared for middle school. The teachers were great at supporting her in achieving her full potential. She absolutely loves school and we can attribute that to h...

5.0 parent

10/17/2024

We have been at this school for over 5 years (3 kids total), and we love it. The academics are great, the teachers are all amazing and go above and beyond for the kids, even difficult ones. We have absolutely no complaints. We have not seen bullying, although my daughter says that there is a kid or...

5.0 parent

2/6/2020

I wouldn’t want my kids anywhere else. The administration, teachers, and students are all amazing. I’m so grateful my children attend this school and are able to benefit from it. They enjoy school and are enthusiastic to head out the door each day. Best decision we ever made!

5.0 parent

5/21/2018

Amazing school with amazing teachers. We have been here since Kindergarten and now on to Middle School. Beyond ready for it!

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$431K - $3.5M

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Average Home Value

$1,077,485

Median Lot Size

9,583 Sq Ft

% Renters

Average Household Income

$216,787

% of College Grads

75%

Median Age

Average House Size

3,703 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

7.0%

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Discover this must-see Alexandrite home. Included features: an inviting covered entry; a well-appointed kitchen offering a roomy pantry, a center island and an adjacent dining area; a spacious great room; a convenient laundry; a lavish primary suite showcasing a generous walk-in closet and a private...

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1,669 Sq Ft

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Welcome to this exceptional property located in the highly desirable SE Fort Collins area, just minutes from I-25, Zach Elementary and Fossil Ridge High School. Situated on a spacious 9-acre lot, this property is surrounded by city-owned land, offering breathtaking mountain and water views. With mat...

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4.5 Baths
3,981 Sq Ft

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A must-see gem in McClelland's Creek-this beautifully upgraded 5-bedroom, 4-bath home. Backing to Zach Elementary, the property offers stunning mountain views and to the south, direct access to green space and trails connecting to Radiant and Twin Silos Park. Inside, the home showcases thoughtful cr...

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$584,950

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,690 Sq Ft

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2.5 Baths
2,187 Sq Ft

6401 Ankina Dr
Unit 36395930

The main floor of the beautiful Lapis plan offers an inviting great room and an open dining area that flows into a well-appointed kitchen with a center island and walk-in pantry. This level will either feature a flex space or a study. Upstairs, enjoy a convenient laundry and an elegant primary suite...

$572,950

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,443 Sq Ft

6401 Ankina Dr
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2 Baths
1,276 Sq Ft

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Public

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Public

A-

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B-

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Colorado Larimer County Fort Collins 80528 Fossil Lake

Zach Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Fort Collins, CO and is served by the Poudre School District in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 470 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84% are proficient in reading. Zach Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,077,485. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fossil Ridge High School, Fort Collins High School, Colorado Early Colleges Windsor, and more. Learn more about what Fort Collins has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Zach Elementary School.

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