For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 475 students in 81226, CO.
The top ranked public preschool in 81226, CO is Fremont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 81226 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 81226, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81226, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 West 5th Street
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6303
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6303
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
81226, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
403 West 5th St
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-2510
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-2510
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
215 North Maple
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4856
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4856
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
403 West 5th
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6312
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6312
Grades: 5-8
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 81226, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 81226, CO include Fremont Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81226?
1 public preschools are located in 81226.
What is the racial composition of students in 81226?
81226 public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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