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Best Schools in Fort Carson, CO
Fort Carson, CO has 15 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,082 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Fort Carson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fort Carson, CO
The top high schools in Fort Carson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fountain-fort Carson High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
2. Widefield High School
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School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1241 Students
3. Harrison High School
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Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1179 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fort Carson, CO
The top middle schools in Fort Carson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sproul Junior High School
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School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 525 Students
2. Watson Junior High School
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School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 544 Students
3. Fox Meadow Middle School
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Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students
4. Carson Middle School
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Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 659 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fort Carson, CO
The top elementary schools in Fort Carson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts
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School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students
2. Weikel Elementary School
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Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 754 Students
3. Patriot Elementary School
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Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 564 Students
4. Venetucci Elementary School
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School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 288 Students
5. Abrams Elementary School
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Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 419 Students
6. Pinello Elementary School
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School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 325 Students
7. Mountainside Elementary School
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Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
8. Otero Elementary School
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Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fort Carson, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fort Carson, CO has a total population of 16,599 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fort Carson, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fort Carson, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fort Carson, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fort Carson, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fort Carson, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fort Carson, CO
How many schools are in Fort Carson, CO?
Fort Carson, CO has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,082 students in total.
How do schools in Fort Carson perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Fort Carson score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Fort Carson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fort Carson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Fort Carson
4 of 4 schools in Fort Carson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 3D: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Fort Carson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.