For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,446 students in 81301, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 81301, CO are Park Elementary School, Needham Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 81301 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 81301, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81301, CO Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 E. 6th Ave.
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3718
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3718
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Needham Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2425 West Third Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4791
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4791
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2900 Mesa Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3862
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3862
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #44.
Animas Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
373 Hermosa Meadows Road
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-0124
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-0124
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
81301, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Durango Second Chance (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
The Excel Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 81301, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 81301, CO include Park Elementary School, Needham Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81301, CO?
4 public preschools are located in 81301, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 81301, CO?
81301, CO public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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