Top 10 Best Larimer County Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public charter schools serving 6,701 students in Larimer County, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in Larimer County, CO are Liberty Common Charter School, Colorado Early College Fort Collins and Fort Collins Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Larimer County, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Larimer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Larimer County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Common Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Grades: K-12
| 1,150 students
Rank: #22.
Colorado Early College Fort Collins
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4424 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Grades: 6-12
| 1,186 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Collins Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 South Taft Hill Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Grades: K-12
| 702 students
Rank: #55.
Axis International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2130 West Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 866-4643
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #66.
Compass Community Collaborative School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2105 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Grades: 6-12
| 173 students
Rank: #77.
Mountain Sage Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2310 East Prospect Road Suite
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 568-5456
Grades: K-8
| 268 students
Rank: #88.
New Vision Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2366 E 1st Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 593-5827
Grades: K-8
| 960 students
Rank: #99.
Loveland Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3835 Sw 14th Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 541-1507
Grades: K-12
| 949 students
Rank: #1010.
Colorado Early Colleges Windsor
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4640 Westgate Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 657-2860
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1111.
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2130 West Horsetooth Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 568-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
Rank: #1212.
Ascent Classical Northern Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 S Lemay Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(720) 541-9809
Grades: K-9
| 514 students
Rank: #1313.
Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Wheaton Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-2800
Grades: K-5
| 152 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Larimer County, CO

Larimer County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
703 East Prospect
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3204
Grades: PK
| 84 students
1505 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-7406
Grades: 3-5
| 310 students
1225 Redwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 419-3252
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
2130 Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 446-7100
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
360 Red Feather Lakes Road
Livermore, CO 80536
(970) 488-6520
Grades: K-5
| 37 students
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2540 La Porte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3360
Grades: 7-9
| 33 students
2551 Hampshire Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 407-9830
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
2745 Minnesota Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 224-3562
Grades: 7-12
| 231 students
4601 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 207-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
505 N County Road 73c
Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
(970) 488-6550
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
407 East 42nd Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6800
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
3891 Stove Prairie Road
Bellvue, CO 80512
(970) 488-6575
Grades: K-5
| 34 students
2890 North Monroe Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5132
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
1811 West 15th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7000
Grades: K-5
| 123 students
2540 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3239
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Larimer County, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Larimer County, CO include Liberty Common Charter School, Colorado Early College Fort Collins and Fort Collins Montessori School.
How many public charter schools are located in Larimer County, CO?
13 public charter schools are located in Larimer County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Larimer County, CO?
Larimer County, CO public charter schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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