Fountain Valley School of Colorado (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CO School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 220 students
Yearly Tuition: $40,700
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 10 / Feb. 1 / rolling
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- 11/04/2024
Fountain Valley School's "Decision 2024" elective educates high school students on the electoral process as well as the important role they will play as the youngest generation of voters.

School Rankings

Fountain Valley School of Colorado ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Fountain Valley School of Colorado
8	15
9	49
10	50
11	51
12	55

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1930

School Calendar

Campus Size

1100 acres

School Motto

Courage, Compassion, and Curiosity

Student Body

Total Students

220 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

45%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

74%

Average Class Size

10 students

Average SAT score

1300

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

22 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

Advanced BiologyAdvanced Calculus AB

Advanced Calculus BCAdvanced Chemistry

Advanced Comparative GovernmentAdvanced Computer Science

Advanced English Language and CompositionAdvanced English Literature and Composition

Advanced Environmental ScienceAdvanced French

Advanced Global Scholar ResearchAdvanced Macroeconomics

Advanced MandarinAdvanced Microeconomics

Advanced Music TheoryAdvanced Physics C: Mechanics

Advanced PrecalculusAdvanced Spanish Language and Culture

Advanced Spanish Literature and CultureAdvanced Statistics

Advanced United States HistoryAdvanced World History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 10 / Feb. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$40,700

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Tuition Notes

Tuition for boarding is $75,900; for day students it is $40,700. Interim Expeditions, books and fees, and equestrian/athletic programs are extra.

% on Financial Aid

45%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Amy Walia-Fazio

Application URL

Endowment Size

$58 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

DivingEquestrian

LacrosseMountain Biking

Rock ClimbingSoccer

SwimmingTennis

Volleyball

Colors

White, Grey, Red

School Mascot

Danes

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

21 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Admission AmbassadorsAsian Alliance

Athenaea (Student Newspaper)Big Sib Program

Black Student UnionCommunity Honor Council

Environmental ClubInternational Students Club

Jazz BandMatchwits

PrefectsRobotics Team

Round SquareStudent Government

The Owl (Yearbook)

Arts and Music Programs:

Concert BandConcert Choir

TheaterTheater Tech

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Outdoor Rock Climbing ClubSkiing and Snowboarding

School Notes

A Global Education Rooted in the American West.
Located on a secure 1,100-acre Prairie at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Fountain Valley serves a diverse, global community of boarding and day students grades 8 through 12 across more than 20 countries and 20 states.
Students are encouraged to take ownership of their education and are empowered to map their own paths to success at this college preparatory institution. The School's challenging academic programs promote independent thinking, globally-minded inquiry, problem-solving, experiential learning, and creative expression. Fountain Valley School's 1,100-acre Prairie campus provides abundant opportunities for student-athletes to pursue a number of mountain sports inspired by a western lifestyle like equestrian (English and Western), climbing, mountain biking, and skiing, as well as traditional sports. Students also take advantage of FVS's Mountain Campus located just two hours west near Buena Vista, Colo. for recreational and experiential learning.

Exploration and learning on Fountain Valley School's 1,100-acre campus in the great American West builds an incredible foundation for personal growth. FVS faculty come from diverse backgrounds and offer high-level academics supplemented by their own professional experiences. Small class sizes allow for knowledge, growth, and discussions that stretch far beyond any had at schools that teach to the test, because that is not the metric used at FVS. Rather, FVS students learn by doing, as faculty emphasize experiential learning throughout the School's challenging curriculum.
Fountain Valley School's Class of 1969 Mountain Campus, located approximately two hours west of Colorado Springs, serves as a learning landscape and lodge that invites adventure and brings students and faculty together in yet another spectacular setting throughout the academic year. Nestled at the foot of the majestic Collegiate Peaks, the Mountain Campus is the scenic homebase for many FVS outings, seminars, and class retreats, and a place for learning, camaraderie, and fun. Generations of students have bonded at this extraordinary place, and FVS alumni spanning the globe have dedicated their time and resources to the renovation and upkeep of this historic treasure.
The combination of an international student body and Western setting is what makes Fountain Valley School truly unique. A purposeful approach to global education provides students with on-campus cultural events, excursions throughout the region, and opportunities for international travel each spring during Interim Expeditions. In addition, the School's world-class location offers a unique twist on the traditional boarding school experience by offering immediate access to countless natural resources and activities, including both English and Western Riding.
Fountain Valley's Prairie is hometo approximately 60 School-owned horses and includes space for student-riders to board their own horse. Indoors and out, the accommodations for horse and rider, including one of the largest indoor arenas in the State, are vast. With the barn and riding facilities located in the same area as the athletic center, students are able to ride every day, which gives them an edge in the competitive arena.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fountain Valley School of Colorado cost?

Fountain Valley School of Colorado's tuition is approximately $40,700 for private students.

What sports does Fountain Valley School of Colorado offer?

Fountain Valley School of Colorado offers 11 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Equestrian, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball. Fountain Valley School of Colorado is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for most sports offered.

What is Fountain Valley School of Colorado's ranking?

Fountain Valley School of Colorado ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Fountain Valley School of Colorado?

The application deadline for Fountain Valley School of Colorado is Dec. 10 / Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 10 / Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Fountain Valley School of Colorado located?

Fountain Valley School of Colorado is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO.

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The average private school tuition in Colorado Springs, CO is $8,854 for elementary schools and $15,149 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Colorado Springs, CO is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).