Fossil Ridge High School vs Zach Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fossil Ridge High School
Fort Collins · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,846 students
Zach Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades K–5
492 students
| Measure | Fossil Ridge High School Fort Collins, Colorado | Zach Elementary School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #15 of 307 | #7 of 993 |
| National rank | #1458 of 16,910 | #2427 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,846 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 1,846 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 81% |
| city | Fort Collins | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zach Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 78.8).
- •Zach Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 68%).
- •Zach Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 86%).
- •Zach Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 16.4%).
- •Zach Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.4).
- •Fossil Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 492.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fossil Ridge High School better than Zach Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Zach Elementary School ranks higher (85.1 vs 78.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fossil Ridge High School and Zach Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Fort Collins and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fossil Ridge High School: 1,846. Zach Elementary School: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fossil Ridge High School and Zach Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Fossil Ridge High School is 15th of 307 and Zach Elementary School is 7th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).