For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 479 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 24% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Canon City, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
809 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Mc Kinley Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Canon City, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 North 14th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Garden Park High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 North Sixth St
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
202 East Douglas
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Grades: 1-6
| 72 students
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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Canon City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Canon City include: Mckinley Elementary School vs. Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
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