Schools in Fountain
Fort Carson's front door — the Pikes Peak region's most affordable community
Education
School Districts
B-
Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
- Fountain-Fort Carson HS — B- (Niche), ~2,000 students
- Strong military family support programs
- Mesa Ridge HS — serves eastern Fountain area
- High student mobility due to military PCS cycles
Military-connected district — high turnover but strong support infrastructure. Some Fountain addresses zone to Widefield D3.
Early Education
Childcare & Pre-K
- Daycare Centers
- 11+ licensed providers (centers and home-based)
- Avg Monthly Cost
- $918/mo full-time average (CareLuLu); $17.96/hr for in-home care
- Pre-K Availability
- Available — Fountain-Fort Carson SD 8 pre-K programs
- After School
- Fountain Valley YMCA (236 W Alabama Ave); school-based programs through FFC SD 8
- Summer Camps
- YMCA summer programs; Fort Carson MWR camps (military-connected)
- Library Branches
- Pikes Peak Library District — Fountain branch
Context
Community Demographics
- Households with Children
- Very high — youngest median age of any community on our list
- Median Household Income
- $86,242
Common Questions
FAQ — Fountain
What are the school ratings in Fountain?
Fountain is served by Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8, rated B– by Niche. Fountain-Fort Carson High School enrolls approximately 2,000 students and carries a B– Niche grade. Mesa Ridge HS serves the eastern portion of the area. The district has strong military-connected support programs due to the Fort Carson presence. Some Fountain addresses zone to Widefield D3 — verify enrollment eligibility by address.