For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 744 students in Calhan, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Calhan, CO are Ellicott Elementary School and Calhan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhan, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Calhan have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Calhan, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellicott Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
399 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Calhan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Calhan, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frontier Charter Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
418 Yoder Street
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Calhan, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Calhan, CO include Ellicott Elementary School and Calhan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Calhan?
2 public preschools are located in Calhan.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhan?
Calhan public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Calhan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Calhan include: Calhan Elementary School vs. Ellicott Elementary School, Ellicott Elementary School vs. Calhan Elementary School
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