For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 207 students in 80623, CO.
The top ranked public preschool in 80623, CO is Gilcrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 80623 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80623, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80623, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilcrest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80623, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80623, CO include Gilcrest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80623?
1 public preschools are located in 80623.
What is the racial composition of students in 80623?
80623 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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