For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 272 students in Lake County, CO.
Lake County, CO public preschools have a diversity score of 0.53, which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lake County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake County Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 West 12th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6890
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6890
Gr: PK-2 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Gr: 11-12
315 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6920
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6920
Gr: PK | 63 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lake County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Lake County, CO include Lake County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lakeunty?
1 public preschools are located in Lakeunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeunty?
Lakeunty public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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