For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 839 students in Kit Carson County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Kit Carson County, CO are Stratton Elementary School, Burlington Elementary School and Hi-plains School District R-23. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kit Carson County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Kit Carson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kit Carson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 Main
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5521
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5521
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 11th Street
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8166
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8166
Gr: PK-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Hi-plains School District R-23
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Iowa Ave
Seibert, CO 80834
(970) 664-2616
Seibert, CO 80834
(970) 664-2616
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Bethune Public Schools
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 West 3rd
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Flagler Public School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Kit Carson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
145 West 3rd
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Gr: 7-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1475 Second Ave
Vona, CO 80861
(970) 664-2636
Vona, CO 80861
(970) 664-2636
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kit Carson County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Kit Carson County, CO include Stratton Elementary School, Burlington Elementary School and Hi-plains School District R-23.
How many public preschools are located in Kit Carsonunty?
5 public preschools are located in Kit Carsonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Kit Carsonunty?
Kit Carsonunty public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kit Carsonunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kit Carsonunty include: Hi-plains School District R-23 vs. Flagler Public School, Flagler Public School vs. Hi-plains School District R-23
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