For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 141 students in Bent County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Bent County, CO is Mcclave Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bent County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Bent County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bent County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcclave Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 Lincoln Street
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1990
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-1990
Gr: PK | 27 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Bent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Grove Ave
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bent County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bent County, CO include Mcclave Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bentunty?
2 public preschools are located in Bentunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Bentunty?
Bentunty public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bentunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bentunty include: Jump Start Learning Center vs. Mcclave Elementary School, Mcclave Elementary School vs. Jump Start Learning Center
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