For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 741 students in Clifton, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clifton, CO are Rocky Mountain Elementary School and Clifton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clifton, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Clifton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clifton, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3260 D1/2 Road
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4900
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Clifton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3276 F Road
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4760
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4760
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clifton, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clifton, CO include Rocky Mountain Elementary School and Clifton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clifton?
2 public preschools are located in Clifton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton?
Clifton public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Clifton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clifton include: Rocky Mountain Elementary School vs. Clifton Elementary School, Clifton Elementary School vs. Rocky Mountain Elementary School
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