Best middle schools in Fort Collins (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Fort Collins, Colorado. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Colorado.
- 182Kinard Core Knowledge Middle SchoolFort Collins · Public Middle74% Math proficiency · 762 students
- 273Preston Middle SchoolFort Collins · Public Middle62% Math proficiency · 568 students
- 362Lesher Middle SchoolFort Collins · Public Middle50% Math proficiency · 766 students
- 461Webber Middle SchoolFort Collins · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 728 students
- 554Blevins Middle SchoolFort Collins · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 363 students
- 646Boltz Middle SchoolFort Collins · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 551 students
- 739Lincoln Middle SchoolFort Collins · Public Middle28% Math proficiency · 552 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School Fort Collins · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 82.2 Top 10% | 74% Math proficiency | 762 |
| 2 | Preston Middle School Fort Collins · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 73.0 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 568 |
| 3 | Lesher Middle School Fort Collins · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 62.1 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 766 |
| 4 | Webber Middle School Fort Collins · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 61.4 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 728 |
| 5 | Blevins Middle School Fort Collins · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 53.9 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 363 |
| 6 | Boltz Middle School Fort Collins · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 45.7 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 551 |
| 7 | Lincoln Middle School Fort Collins · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.9 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 552 |
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School in Fort Collins leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Fort Collins with a Success Index (US) of 82.2. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Colorado middle schools rankings, every school on the Fort Collins page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Fort Collins?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School in Fort Collins, Colorado ranks first among middle schools in Fort Collins with a Success Index (US) of 82.2 out of 100 (Enrollment: 762).
How are middle schools in Fort Collins ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.