For the 2025 school year, there are 50 public schools serving 27,241 students in Fort Collins, CO (there are , serving 1,594 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Fort Collins, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Fort Collins, CO are Zach Elementary School, Traut Core Elementary School and Liberty Common Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Collins, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Fort Collins have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in Fort Collins, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zach Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3715 Kechter Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5100
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5100
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Traut Core Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2515 Timberwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7500
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Common Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Grades: K-12
| 1,475 students
Rank: #44.
Fossil Ridge High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5400 Ziegler Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-6260
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-6260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,968 students
Rank: #55.
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3002 East Trilby Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5400
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Rank: #66.
Compass Community Collaborative School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2105 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Grades: 6-12
| 163 students
Rank: #77.
Shepardson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Springwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4525
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4525
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #88.
Werner Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Mail Creek Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5550
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5550
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #99.
Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 South Washington
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4825
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4825
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1010.
Fort Collins High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Lambkin Way
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-8021
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-8021
Grades: 9-12
| 1,902 students
Rank: #1111.
O'dea Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
312 Princeton Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4450
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4450
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #1212.
Tavelli Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1118 Miramount Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 488-6725
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 488-6725
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #1313.
Bacon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5844 South Timberline Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5300
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Coyote Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7115 Avondale Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 679-9400
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 679-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Hinsdale Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8335
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8335
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #1616.
Fort Collins Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1109 West Harmony Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #1717.
Riffenburgh Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1320 East Stuart Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-7935
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-7935
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #1818.
Rocky Mountain High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 West Swallow Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-7023
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-7023
Grades: 9-12
| 2,056 students
Rank: #1919.
Kruse Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Mcmurry Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5625
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5625
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #2020.
Polaris Expeditionary Learning School
Alternative School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Grades: K-12
| 390 students
Rank: #2121.
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4424 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Grades: 6-12
| 967 students
Rank: #2222.
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Grades: K-12
| 730 students
Rank: #2323.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1125 Bennett Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4750
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #2424.
Preston Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4901 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7300
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #2525.
Lesher Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Stover Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 472-3800
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 472-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 769 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Beattie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Meadowlark Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4225
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4225
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4101 Seneca Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-5000
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
637 Wabash Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8800
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Olander Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3401 Auntie Stone Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8410
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8410
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #3030.
Poudre High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Impala Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-6000
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,572 students
Rank: #3131.
Psd Global Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
703 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3086
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3086
Grades: K-12
| 299 students
Rank: #3232.
AXIS International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 S Lemay Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 658-4199
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 658-4199
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #3333.
Webber Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 Seneca Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-7800
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 724 students
Rank: #3434.
Mountain Sage Community School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2310 East Prospect Road Suite
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 568-5456
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 568-5456
Grades: K-8
| 285 students
Rank: #3535.
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2700 S Lemay Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(720) 545-6650
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(720) 545-6650
Grades: K-11
| 613 students
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Fort Collins, Colorado 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
703 East Prospect
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3204
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3204
Grades: PK
| 84 students
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2130 West Horsetooth Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 568-8100
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 568-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
1225 Redwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 419-3252
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 419-3252
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
2130 Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 446-7100
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 446-7100
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Mountain View Junior High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2540 La Porte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3360
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3360
Grades: 7-9
| 33 students
Peak Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2551 Hampshire Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 407-9830
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 407-9830
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Pioneer Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2745 Minnesota Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 224-3562
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 224-3562
Grades: 7-12
| 231 students
Psd Mountain Crest Alternative Program High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4601 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 207-4800
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 207-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Village School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2540 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3239
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3239
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Collins, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Collins, CO include Zach Elementary School, Traut Core Elementary School and Liberty Common Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Fortllins?
50 public schools are located in Fortllins.
What percentage of students in Fortllins go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Fortllins are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fortllins?
Fortllins public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fortllins are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fortllins include: Preston Middle School vs. Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School, Zach Elementary School vs. Traut Core Elementary School, Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School vs. Preston Middle School
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