Best 80528 Colorado Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,756 students in 80528, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 80528, CO are Fossil Ridge High School, Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado and Colorado Early Colleges Windsor. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80528 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80528, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80528 have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fossil Ridge High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80528, CO Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fossil Ridge High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5400 Ziegler Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-6260
Gr: 9-12 | 1,968 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2700 S Lemay Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(720) 545-6650
Gr: K-11 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Colorado Early Colleges Windsor
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7640 Westgate Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 657-2860
Gr: 6-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80528 Colorado

80528, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4601 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 207-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 80528, CO?
How many public high schools are located in 80528?
3 public high schools are located in 80528.
What is the racial composition of students in 80528?
80528 public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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