For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 125 students in Dolores County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Dolores County, CO is Dove Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dolores County, CO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Dolores County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dolores County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dove Creek Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
713 North Main Street
Dove Creek, CO 81324
(970) 677-2296
Dove Creek, CO 81324
(970) 677-2296
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Dolores County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 South Glasgow Avenue
Rico, CO 81332
(970) 967-3450
Rico, CO 81332
(970) 967-3450
Gr: PK-6 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dolores County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dolores County, CO include Dove Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Doloresunty?
1 public preschools are located in Doloresunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Doloresunty?
Doloresunty public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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