For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 512 students in Canon City, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Canon City, CO are Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School and Mckinley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canon City, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Canon City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Canon City, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
809 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Mc Kinley Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Canon City, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Canon City, CO include Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School and Mckinley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Canon City?
2 public preschools are located in Canon City.
What is the racial composition of students in Canon City?
Canon City public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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