For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,245 students in 80525, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80525, CO are Liberty Common Charter School, Compass Community Collaborative School and Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80525 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80525, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80525, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Boltz Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Boltz Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 472-3700
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 472-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: n/an/a
703 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3086
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3086
Grades: K-8
| 61 students
80525, Colorado Public Schools (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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80525, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80525, CO include Liberty Common Charter School, Compass Community Collaborative School and Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins.
How many public middle schools are located in 80525?
7 public middle schools are located in 80525.
What is the racial composition of students in 80525?
80525 public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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