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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Fort Collins Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 26,694 students in Fort Collins, CO (there are 22 private schools, serving 1,597 private students). 95% 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, Liberty Common Charter School and Traut Core Elementary 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 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fort Collins, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zach Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3715 Kechter Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5100
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Common Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Gr: K-12 | 1,516 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Traut Core Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2515 Timberwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3002 East Trilby Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Fossil Ridge High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5400 Ziegler Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-6260
Gr: 9-12 | 1,846 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Shepardson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1501 Springwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4525
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
501 South Washington
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4825
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4800 Hinsdale Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8335
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Werner Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5400 Mail Creek Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
O'dea Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
312 Princeton Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4450
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Compass Community Collaborative School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2105 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Tavelli Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1118 Miramount Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 488-6725
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1313.
Bacon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5844 South Timberline Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Lesher Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Stover Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 472-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1515.
Riffenburgh Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1320 East Stuart Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-7935
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1616.
Kruse Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4400 Mcmurry Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5625
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Fort Collins High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3400 Lambkin Way
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-8021
Gr: 9-12 | 1,836 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1818.
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Gr: K-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1919.
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4424 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Gr: 6-12 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2020.
Rocky Mountain High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 West Swallow Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-7023
Gr: 9-12 | 2,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2121.
Polaris Expeditionary Learning School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Gr: K-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2222.
Preston Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4901 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2323.
Coyote Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7115 Avondale Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 679-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2424.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1125 Bennett Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2525.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4101 Seneca Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2626.
Fort Collins Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1109 West Harmony Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2727.
Poudre High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Impala Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2828.
Webber Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4201 Seneca Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2929.
Axis International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2130 West Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 658-4199
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Beattie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3000 Meadowlark Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4225
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
637 Wabash Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Olander Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3401 Auntie Stone Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8410
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Psd Global Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
703 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3086
Gr: K-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3434.
Mountain Sage Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2310 East Prospect Road Suite
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 568-5456
Gr: K-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3535.
Bauder Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2345 West Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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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, Liberty Common Charter School and Traut Core Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fortllins?
49 public schools are located in Fortllins.
What percentage of students in Fortllins go to public school?
95% 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fortllins are often viewed compared to one another?

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