For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 836 students in 81602, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 81602, CO are Sopris Elementary School and Glenwood Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 81602 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 81602, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81602, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sopris Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Mount Sopris Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 School Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 81602, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 81602, CO include Sopris Elementary School and Glenwood Springs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81602?
2 public preschools are located in 81602.
What is the racial composition of students in 81602?
81602 public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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