For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-11 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
80528, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
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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