Best 80525 Colorado Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 4,180 students in 80525, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80525, CO are Liberty Common Charter School, Compass Community Collaborative School and Ridgeview Classical Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 80525 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80525, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80525, CO Public Charter Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Axis International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2130 West Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 658-4199
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Mountain Sage Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2310 East Prospect Road Suite
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 568-5456
Gr: K-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Wheaton Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80525 Colorado

80525, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
703 East Prospect
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3204
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
2745 Minnesota Drive
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 charter schools in 80525, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80525, CO include Liberty Common Charter School, Compass Community Collaborative School and Ridgeview Classical Schools.
How many public charter schools are located in 80525?
7 public charter schools are located in 80525.
What is the racial composition of students in 80525?
80525 public charter schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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