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Best Fort Collins Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 9,636 students in Fort Collins, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fort Collins, CO are Liberty Common Charter School, Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School and Compass Community Collaborative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Collins, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Fort Collins have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Fort Collins, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2700 S Lemay Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(720) 545-6650
Gr: K-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Colorado Early Colleges Windsor
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7640 Westgate Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 657-2860
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Boltz Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
720 Boltz Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 472-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Blevins Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2101 South Taft Hill Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
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 Fort Collins, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fort Collins, CO include Liberty Common Charter School, Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School and Compass Community Collaborative School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fortllins?
17 public middle schools are located in Fortllins.
What is the racial composition of students in Fortllins?
Fortllins public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Fortllins are often viewed compared to one another?

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