Fountain Valley School (FVS) is a coed independent college preparatory school that offers boarding and day programs for students in grades 9-12. FVS was established in 1930 and is located on an 1,100 acre campus overlooking Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, CO, 70 miles (115 km) south of Denver. Colorado’s mountain ski resorts are two hours to the west, and the School’s 40-acre Mountain Campus near Buena Vista, CO provides abundant opportunities for year-round recreation and experiential education programs. FVS is a place where everyone belongs and our diverse, global community is deeply committed to students’ success.
Although Fountain Valley School is test-optional, anyone who submits any standardized test will be considered for a Summit Scholarship (a Merit-based scholarship).
Unique Characteristics
Unique Characteristics
- Unique Academic Programs Centered on the Ecology, History, and Economics of the Great American West.
- Global Education Program (Interim Expedition, Round Square Exchange Program, Senior Capstone/Global Scholar Diploma).
- Mountain Sports and Traditional Athletics (Climbing, Mountain Biking, Equestrian, Swimming, Volleyball).