For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 605 students in Gunnison County, CO.
The top ranked public preschool in Gunnison County, CO is Gunnison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gunnison County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Gunnison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gunnison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gunnison Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 North Boulevard
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-1758
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-1758
Grades: PK
| 76 students
Gunnison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gunnison Valley School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 North 8th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gunnison County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Gunnison County, CO include Gunnison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gunnisonunty?
2 public preschools are located in Gunnisonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Gunnisonunty?
Gunnisonunty public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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