For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,724 students in Fountain, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fountain, CO are Jordahl Elementary School, Eagleside Elementary School and Janitell Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fountain, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fountain have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fountain, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fountain, CO include Jordahl Elementary School, Eagleside Elementary School and Janitell Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fountain?
7 public elementary schools are located in Fountain.
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain?
Fountain public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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