Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fort Collins Montessori School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Collins Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fort Collins Montessori School's student population of 241 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Collins Montessori School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Collins Montessori School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#264 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
93%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Collins Montessori School's ranking?
Fort Collins Montessori School is ranked #264 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fort Collins Montessori School?
241 students attend Fort Collins Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Fort Collins Montessori School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Collins Montessori School?
Fort Collins Montessori School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fort Collins Montessori School offer ?
Fort Collins Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fort Collins Montessori School part of?
Fort Collins Montessori School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
In what neighborhood is Fort Collins Montessori School located?
Fort Collins Montessori School is located in the Foothills Green neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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