For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 257 students in 80526, CO.
The top-ranked public charter school in 80526, CO is Fort Collins Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 80526 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80526, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80526, CO Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Collins Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1109 West Harmony Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
80526, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2130 West Horsetooth Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 568-8100
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 568-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
2130 Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 446-7100
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 446-7100
Gr: K-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Peak Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2551 Hampshire Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 407-9830
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 407-9830
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 80526, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 80526, CO include Fort Collins Montessori School.
How many public charter schools are located in 80526?
1 public charter schools are located in 80526.
What is the racial composition of students in 80526?
80526 public charter schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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