For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,490 students in 80521, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80521, CO are Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, Psd Global Academy and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80521 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80521, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80521, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polaris Expeditionary Learning School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Gr: K-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Psd Global Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
703 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3086
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3086
Gr: K-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Lancer Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-5700
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Poudre Community Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2540 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3295
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3295
Gr: 6-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
80521, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Gr: K-8
Mountain View Junior High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2540 La Porte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3360
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3360
Gr: 7-9 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Village School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2540 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3239
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3239
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80521, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80521, CO include Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, Psd Global Academy and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80521?
4 public middle schools are located in 80521.
What is the racial composition of students in 80521?
80521 public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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