For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 788 students in 80528, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in 80528, CO are 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 charter schools in zipcode 80528 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 80528, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80528, CO Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Colorado Early Colleges Windsor
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | 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 charter schools in 80528, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in 80528, CO include Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado and Colorado Early Colleges Windsor.
How many public charter schools are located in 80528?
2 public charter schools are located in 80528.
What is the racial composition of students in 80528?
80528 public charter schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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