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Liberty Common School serves students in grades k–12 across four academic campuses in Fort Collins, Colorado. Two elementary campuses serve grades k–6, a junior-high campus serves grades 7 & 8, and a high-school campus serves grades 9–12.

What is a charter-school lottery?

Liberty Common School utilizes a randomized selection process known as a lottery to select students for enrollment. This approach eliminates biases and ensures each applicant, regardless of background or academic abilities, has an equal chance of securing a seat.

Throughout the year, families can enter their students in the lottery pool using our online form, and from there, a blind draw is conducted to randomly select students for enrollment.

Lottery draws for kindergarten typically begin in October. Draws for grades seven through eleven begin in December while draws for grades one through six begin in March. Once draws for a certain grade level begin, they will run through the start of the subsequent school year. If your student is drawn in the lottery, one of the school registrars will contact you to offer your student enrollment at Liberty Common School. In order to secure a spot for your student, you must respond by the communicated deadline.

A group of students, both boys and girls, are engaged in a collaborative learning activity in a classroom setting, surrounded by educational materials and resources.

Is Liberty Common Right for Your Family?

The school’s approach—regular reading, balanced homework, accelerated standards—requires student commitment and parental support. For those who align with the mission, rewards are substantial—not just high achievement but students who are curious, confident, and equipped to think critically and live virtuously. Learning about the history and philosophy of the school by attending a public-information night or viewing the material online is the best way for discerning parents to determine if Liberty Common School is the best fit for their family.

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Ready to Apply?

By placing your child's name on our lottery, you are making an investment in their future and providing your student with the chance to receive an education from one of the finest schools in the nation. Liberty Common School is excited to embark on this educational journey with your family.

Lottery Form