For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,571 students in 80525, CO (there are 14 private schools, serving 1,088 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 80525, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80525, CO are Liberty Common Charter School, Shepardson Elementary School and Werner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80525 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80525, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80525, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 1,475 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Shepardson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Springwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4525
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4525
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Werner Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5400 Mail Creek Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5550
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5550
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
O'dea Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
312 Princeton Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4450
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4450
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Compass Community Collaborative School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2105 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Riffenburgh Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1320 East Stuart Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-7935
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-7935
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Kruse Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Mcmurry Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5625
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5625
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Fort Collins High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Lambkin Way
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-8021
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-8021
Gr: 9-12 | 1,902 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Charter School
(Math: 48% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 730 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Charter School
(Math: 46% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 967 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Coyote Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7115 Avondale Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 679-9400
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 679-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
AXIS International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 S Lemay Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 658-4199
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 658-4199
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Mountain Sage Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Boltz Middle School
(Math: 31% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Wheaton Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-2800
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
Linton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Caribou Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5850
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5850
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Cottonwood Plains Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 Turman Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 613-5900
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 613-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
703 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3086
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3086
Gr: K-8 | 61 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
80525, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
703 East Prospect
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3204
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3204
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Pioneer Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2745 Minnesota Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 224-3562
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 224-3562
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80525, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80525, CO include Liberty Common Charter School, Shepardson Elementary School and Werner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80525?
18 public schools are located in 80525.
What percentage of students in 80525 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 80525 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80525?
80525 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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