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#26 of 188 private schools in CO

Top 13% of private schools

Fountain Valley School of Colorado

High School · Colorado Springs, CO

A private high school in Colorado Springs, CO serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

6155 FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL RD, Colorado Springs, CO 80911

  • 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,118
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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Diversity Index41%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment232
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CO

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Fountain Valley School of Colorado sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,194/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$78,105

Median home value

$348,900

Median rent

$1,643/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80911; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White74.1%
Asian12.9%
Hispanic4.3%
Two or More4.3%
Black2.6%
Native American1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mesa Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–121.5 mi1,255Compare →
Discovery High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.99–121.6 mi62Compare →
Widefield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–121.6 mi1,239Compare →
The Haven SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9K–122.3 mi238Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Fountain Valley School of Colorado is listed in Colorado Springs, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Fountain Valley School of Colorado

Fountain Valley School of Colorado is a private high school in Colorado Springs, CO, serving approximately 232 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 188 private schools in CO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fountain Valley School of Colorado

What grades does Fountain Valley School of Colorado serve?

Fountain Valley School of Colorado serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fountain Valley School of Colorado?

Fountain Valley School of Colorado has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Valley School of Colorado?

The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Valley School of Colorado is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Fountain Valley School of Colorado rank in CO?

Fountain Valley School of Colorado ranks #26 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is Fountain Valley School of Colorado's MySchoolScout rating?

Fountain Valley School of Colorado has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Fountain Valley School of Colorado a private school?

Yes, Fountain Valley School of Colorado is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Fountain Valley School of Colorado a religious school?

No, Fountain Valley School of Colorado is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
232
Gender Split
41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
El Paso County
Area population (ZIP 80911)
34,296
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
35.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80911; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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