For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,103 students in 80528, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80528, CO are Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School, Preston Middle School and Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80528 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80528, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80528, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3002 East Trilby Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5400
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Rank: #22.
Preston Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4901 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7300
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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 middle schools in 80528, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80528, CO include Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School, Preston Middle School and Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado.
How many public middle schools are located in 80528?
4 public middle schools are located in 80528.
What is the racial composition of students in 80528?
80528 public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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