For the 2025 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 55% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), 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 95%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fossil Ridge High School, with 95% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fossil Ridge High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5400 Ziegler Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-6260
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-6260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,968 students
Rank: #22.
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2700 S Lemay Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(720) 545-6650
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(720) 545-6650
Grades: K-11
| 613 students
Rank: #33.
Colorado Early Colleges Windsor
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7640 Westgate Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 657-2860
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 657-2860
Grades: 6-12
| 175 students
80528, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Psd Mountain Crest Alternative Program High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4601 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 207-4800
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 207-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80528, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80528, CO include Fossil Ridge High School, Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado and Colorado Early Colleges Windsor.
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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