Best 81303 Colorado Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 400 students in 81303, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 81303, CO are Florida Mesa Elementary School and Sunnyside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 81303 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 81303, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81303, CO Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florida Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
216 Highway 172
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Cr 218
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 259-5249
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 81303 Colorado

81303, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
720 Turner Drive
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 375-2781
Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 81303, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 81303, CO include Florida Mesa Elementary School and Sunnyside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81303?
2 public preschools are located in 81303.
What is the racial composition of students in 81303?
81303 public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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