Mountain Sage Community School vs Ridgeview Classical Schools
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Sage Community School
Fort Collins · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
265 students
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Fort Collins · Charter other · Grades K–12
721 students
| Measure | Mountain Sage Community School Fort Collins, Colorado | Ridgeview Classical Schools Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #369 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #23049 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 265 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| city | Fort Collins | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeview Classical Schools does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Ridgeview Classical Schools does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Ridgeview Classical Schools does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.6).
- •Ridgeview Classical Schools is the larger school with 721 students compared with 265.
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 Mountain Sage Community School better than Ridgeview Classical Schools?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mountain Sage Community School and Ridgeview Classical Schools?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fort Collins and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Sage Community School: 265. Ridgeview Classical Schools: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Sage Community School and Ridgeview Classical Schools rank in Colorado?
Mountain Sage Community School is 369th of 993 and Ridgeview Classical Schools is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).