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Best 80521 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,429 students in 80521, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80521, CO are Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, Psd Global Academy and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80521 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80521, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80521, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Lancer Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Poudre Community Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2540 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3295
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 80521, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80521, CO include Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, Psd Global Academy and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80521?
4 public middle schools are located in 80521.
What is the racial composition of students in 80521?
80521 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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