Ridgeview Classical Schools, or Ridgeview, is a free public K-12 charter school located at 1800 South Lemay, Fort Collins, Colorado, Larimer County, United States. Ridgeview is chartered through the Poudre School District and serves approximately 750 students, as of 2019.
Serving 730 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ridgeview Classical Schools ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeview Classical Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ridgeview Classical Schools's student population of 730 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
730 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ridgeview Classical Schools ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview Classical Schools is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
84%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hoplite
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeview Classical Schools's ranking?
Ridgeview Classical Schools is ranked #322 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Ridgeview Classical Schools often compared to?
Ridgeview Classical Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Common Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgeview Classical Schools?
The graduation rate of Ridgeview Classical Schools is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Ridgeview Classical Schools?
730 students attend Ridgeview Classical Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ridgeview Classical Schools students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeview Classical Schools?
Ridgeview Classical Schools has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridgeview Classical Schools offer ?
Ridgeview Classical Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeview Classical Schools part of?
Ridgeview Classical Schools is part of Poudre School District R-1.
In what neighborhood is Ridgeview Classical Schools located?
Ridgeview Classical Schools is located in the Stonehenge neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
School Reviews
5 3/30/2020
I have been going to this school for about 8years now and while they are hard, they really pay off :).
1 2/26/2018
This is a flat Earth school when it comes to education. The teachers and administration don't have any regard for research on education or cognitive development. They arrogantly know better! Even the elementary children have tons of homework every night and they keep the kids in for recess to complete schoolwork. Children get a demerit of their "character" that the parents have to sign for things like the parents forgetting to sign their (lengthy) daily homework agenda. Or heaven forbid your child forgets to bring a homework task home. You will have to sign a "punch card". Don't be fooled by their propaganda. The children who succeed in such a negative environment with curriculum appropriate for much older children would succeed anywhere.
5 6/23/2017
Great school!
2 9/19/2011
The teachers in this school are not qualified.The parking lot is also the 'track and field' for the PE class,it is so dangerous when the kids running while the cars moving in and out!
2 5/9/2011
We regret sending our kids to this school. Teachers do NOT care students academic performance. In many occasions they enjoy fail students with their grades without giving them a chance to make it up. For example my kid had to miss a few days of classes because of a state sport event. My wife called the office and asked the teacher to leave homework in the office. The office lady did call the classroom teacher about leaving homework in the front office, yet we got none. Weeks later on the grade report my kid got a big F. When talking to the teacher we were told our kid didn't turn in homework. And he refused to give us the homework to make it up.
Also there is a strong discrimination going around. Eg on Martin Luthur King day all public school observe it, bur Ridgeview doesn't. Kids were not even told what this official holiday is all about. There are many more I can write about this school's problems. But in a word I will definitely look for a different school for my child next semester. If your kids want to go to some good universities, don't come to this one because if they give you 3.1 GPA, you are very lucky. I knew some kids get 3.9 and 4 after they transfer to a different school and some get 2100 on SAT or higher.
2 3/20/2011
I wouldn't recommend this school a bit. They staff and most of the students are very snobby and the classes are challenging. In a normal high school, an AP class is easier than an average class at Ridgeview. They don't give the students an option on the classes they could take. I spent a single year at RCS. And in that year, they screwed up my GPA for the rest of my high school career from the hard classes and lack of help or in-school tutors. They also obsess over their version of creating the perfect man (or woman) by holding assemblies and literally brainwashing the kids with that info, the strict ground rules and dress code, and the classes. All of those things can be lethal to the average student from elementary school to high school. On a scale from 1 to 5 (5 being the best), I would give RCS a 0. I know that's technically not on the scale, but the school is so bad that it doesn't deserve a spot on the scale. Military school would be a better choice for your child(ren).
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