For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 539 students in 81621, CO.
The top-ranked public preschool in 81621, CO is Basalt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 81621 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 81621, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81621, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basalt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 East Cottonwood Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Gr: PK-4 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 81621, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 81621, CO include Basalt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81621?
1 public preschools are located in 81621.
What is the racial composition of students in 81621?
81621 public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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