For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 531 students in Conejos County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Conejos County, CO are La Jara Elementary School, Sanford Elementary School and Guadalupe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Conejos County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Conejos County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Conejos County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Jara Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
214 Poplar Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
Gr: PK-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Sanford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Guadalupe Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13099 County Rd G
Antonito, CO 81120
(719) 376-5468
Antonito, CO 81120
(719) 376-5468
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Conejos County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
La Jara Second Chance School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Spruce Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Conejos County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Conejos County, CO include La Jara Elementary School, Sanford Elementary School and Guadalupe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Conejosunty?
3 public preschools are located in Conejosunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Conejosunty?
Conejosunty public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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