Top 10 Best 80817 Colorado Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,149 students in 80817, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 80817, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 80817 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80817, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80817, CO Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jordahl Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Progress Drive
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1400
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: #22.
Eagleside Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9750 Sentry Drive
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1520
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Fountain-fort Carson High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1640
Grades: 9-12
| 1,969 students
Rank: #44.
Aragon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
211 South Main Street
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1340
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Camino Del Rey
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1370
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #66.
Janitell Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7635 Fountain Mesa Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 391-3295
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #77.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7930 Indian Village Heights
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1260
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Rank: #88.
Welte Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Lyckman Dr
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1550
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #99.
Fountain Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 N. Sante Fe
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,087 students
Rank: n/an/a
10605 Jimmy Camp Rd
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 304-3500
Grades: PK
| 240 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 80817, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80817, CO include Jordahl Elementary School, Eagleside Elementary School and Fountain-fort Carson High School.
How many public schools are located in 80817, CO?
10 public schools are located in 80817, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 80817, CO?
80817, CO public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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