Best Schools in Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins, CO has a total of 78 schools including 16 high schools, 15 middle schools and 42 elementary schools. A total of 41,989 students attend Fort Collins, CO schools. On average, schools in Fort Collins score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Fort Collins exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins, CO has 16 high schools with 14,893 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Fort Collins score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fort Collins meet expectations.
1. Fossil Ridge High School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2053 Students
2. Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
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State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 1036 Students
3. Estes Park High School
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Estes Park School District R-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
4. Fort Collins High School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1903 Students
5. Rocky Mountain High School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2069 Students
6. Loveland High School
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Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students
7. Windsor High School
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Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1130 Students
8. Thompson Valley High School
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Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1039 Students
9. Poudre High School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1663 Students
10. Compass Community Collaborative School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 174 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins, CO has 15 middle schools with 8,803 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Fort Collins score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fort Collins exceed expectations.
1. Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 748 Students
2. Preston Middle School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students
3. Webber Middle School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students
4. Lesher Middle School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 723 Students
5. Severance Middle School
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Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students
6. Blevins Middle School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
7. Boltz Middle School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
8. Estes Park Middle School
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Estes Park School District R-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 220 Students
9. Lucile Erwin Middle School
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Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students
10. Walt Clark Middle School
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Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 366 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins, CO has 42 elementary schools with 14,915 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Fort Collins score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fort Collins exceed expectations.
1. Zach Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 475 Students
2. Traut Core Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
3. Werner Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
4. Bethke Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 554 Students
5. Bacon Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
6. Dunn Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
7. Tavelli Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students
8. Mcgraw Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
9. Bennett Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
10. Rice Elementary School
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Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fort Collins, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fort Collins, CO has a total population of 197,319 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fort Collins, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fort Collins, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
52.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
47.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fort Collins, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fort Collins, CO.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fort Collins, CO Internet Health Assessment.
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