Best 80528 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,103 students in 80528, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 80528, CO are Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School, Preston Middle School and Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80528 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80528, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80528, CO Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3002 East Trilby Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Preston Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4901 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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 middle schools in 80528, CO?
How many public middle schools are located in 80528?
4 public middle schools are located in 80528.
What is the racial composition of students in 80528?
80528 public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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