For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,028 students in Fountain, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Fountain, CO are Jordahl Elementary School, Eagleside Elementary School and Fountain-fort Carson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fountain, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Fountain have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fountain, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jordahl Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Progress Drive
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1400
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1400
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Eagleside Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9750 Sentry Drive
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1520
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1520
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Fountain-fort Carson High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1640
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1640
Gr: 9-12 | 1,968 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Janitell Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7635 Fountain Mesa Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 391-3295
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 391-3295
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Camino Del Rey
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1370
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1370
Gr: K-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7930 Indian Village Heights
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1260
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1260
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Aragon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 South Main Street
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1340
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1340
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Fountain Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 N. Sante Fe
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1580
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1580
Gr: 6-8 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Welte Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 Lyckman Dr
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1550
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1550
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
10605 Jimmy Camp Rd
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 304-3500
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 304-3500
Gr: PK | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fountain, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Fountain, CO include Jordahl Elementary School, Eagleside Elementary School and Fountain-fort Carson High School.
How many public schools are located in Fountain?
10 public schools are located in Fountain.
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain?
Fountain public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fountain are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fountain include: Welte Education Center vs. Fountain-fort Carson High School
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