About the School
- Heritage Christian School in Fort Collins, CO, serves 438 co–ed students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban setting.
- Founded in 1970, the school operates with 36 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 12:1.
- The school offers 5 Advanced Placement (AP) courses as part of its regular elementary and secondary academic programs.
- Heritage Christian School is affiliated with the Christian faith and holds membership in the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
- The student body includes approximately 5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the Fort Collins community.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
438 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP Courses
5 courses
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Heritage Christian School?
The application deadline for Heritage Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Heritage Christian School is Front Range Baptist Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Oakridge KinderCare (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 178 students
Daycare / Preschool
4703 McMurry Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0407
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
625 E Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK | 36 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4610 Hogan Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 632-2097
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
2026 Lowe Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-0306
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K | 49 students
Daycare / Preschool
2117 Bighorn Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 689-3811
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
625 E Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Christian
320 W. Trilby Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
2506 Zurich Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 494-1022
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4650 Sunview Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,347 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
6508 E Crossroads Blvd
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 612-0674
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
625 E Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School (Christian)
125 Crestridge St.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 672-3565
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Christian
320 W. Trilby Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-7 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
2040 Nancy Gray Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 893-2925
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1800 E Prospect Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 178 students
Daycare / Preschool
4703 McMurry Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0407
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
625 E Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK | 36 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4610 Hogan Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 632-2097
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
2026 Lowe Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-0306
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K | 49 students
Daycare / Preschool
2117 Bighorn Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 689-3811
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Wheaton Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-2800
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-2800
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Kruse Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Mcmurry Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5625
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5625
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4424 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 971 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus
Charter School
(Math: 21-39%)
321 Inverness Drive South
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 872-3391
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 872-3391
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Werner Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5400 Mail Creek Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5550
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5550
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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