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Best Larimer County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public high schools serving 19,910 students in Larimer County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Larimer County, CO are Liberty Common Charter School, Fossil Ridge High School and Compass Community Collaborative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Larimer County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Larimer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Larimer County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fossil Ridge High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Larimer County (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.
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: #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.
Berthoud High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
850 Spartan Avenue
Berthoud, CO 80513
(970) 613-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
Loveland High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
920 West 29th Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Harold Ferguson High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1811 W 15th St
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1414.
Loveland Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3835 Sw 14th Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 541-1507
Gr: K-12 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1515.
Thompson Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1669 Eagle Drive
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Estes Park High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Manford Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-5321
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1818.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3500 Mountain Lion Drive
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,074 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Wellington Middle-high School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Wilson Avenue
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 488-6600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2121.
Centennial High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
330 East Laurel Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 488-4940
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2222.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Timnath Middle-high School
4700 East Prospect Road
Laporte, CO 80535
(970) 419-3400
Gr: 6-12 | 1,456 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Larimer County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Larimer County, CO include Liberty Common Charter School, Fossil Ridge High School and Compass Community Collaborative School.
How many public high schools are located in Larimerunty?
24 public high schools are located in Larimerunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Larimerunty?
Larimerunty public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Larimerunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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