For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 136 students in Cripple Creek, CO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Cripple Creek, CO is Cresson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cripple Creek, CO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Cripple Creek have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cripple Creek, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cresson Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 North C Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-9230
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-9230
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cripple Creek, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cripple Creek, CO include Cresson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cripple Creek?
1 public preschools are located in Cripple Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Cripple Creek?
Cripple Creek public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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