For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,048 students in 80817, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80817, CO are Eagleside Elementary School, Prairie Heights Elementary School and Aragon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80817 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80817, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80817, CO Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagleside Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9750 Sentry Drive
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1520
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1520
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7930 Indian Village Heights
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1260
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1260
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Aragon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 South Main Street
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1340
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1340
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
10605 Jimmy Camp Rd
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 304-3500
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 304-3500
Gr: PK | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80817, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80817, CO include Eagleside Elementary School, Prairie Heights Elementary School and Aragon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80817?
4 public preschools are located in 80817.
What is the racial composition of students in 80817?
80817 public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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